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Practice #2 - answers
Modal Auxiliary Expressions: should, ought to, must, have to


1. It is necessary for Randall to buy a new car before June 15.
    _Randall has to (must) buy a new car before June 15.________________________

2. It isn't necessary that he buy an expensive car.
    _He doesn't have to buy an expensive car._________________________________

3. It is advisable for him to shop around to find a good bargain.
    _He should (ought to) shop around to find a good bargain.____________________

4. However, that's not possible since it is necessary for him to buy a car quickly.
    _However, that's not possible since he has to (must) buy a car quickly._________

5. It is necessary for him to get a new car right away because his wife is going to have a baby.
    _He must (has to) get a care right away because his wife is going to have a baby.___

6. She's due to deliver her baby on June 15 and it is advisable for them to have a car by them.
    _She's due to deliver her baby on June 15 and they have to (must) have a new car by then.__

7. If they go to buy the car during the first week in June, they are certain that that will be
    enough time to have the car for the big day.
    _...they think that should (ought to) be enough time to have a car for the big day._____

8. This seems like a good plan, but I think it would be advisable for them to have a friend
    prepared to drive them to the hospital!
    _...but I think they should (ought to) have a friend prepared to drive them..._________

9. Having a baby is a big responsibility and it is necessary that you be ready.
    _Having a baby is a big responsibility and you have to (must) be ready._____________

10. It is advisable for you to have everything run smoothly for such a big event!
    _You should (ought to) have everything run smoothly for such a big event!____________

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