Exercise 2
Are the following sentences correct?
1. You needn't speak to him like that! He is your brother!That is incorrect. Correct is: You mustn&039;t speak to him like that! He is your brother!
2. Had Peggy to wear an evening dress last night? Was it really necessary?That is incorrect. Correct is: Did Peggy have to wear an evening dress last night? Was it really necessary?
3. My husband has to work because I earn enough money.That is incorrect. Correct is: My husband doesn&039;t have to / needn&039;t work because I earn enough money.
4. You should work on the computer so often. It's bad for your eyes.That is incorrect. Correct is: You shouldn&039;t work on the computer so often. It&039;s bad for your eyes.
5. Jack had to work until he was 45 because his parents gave him some money.That is incorrect. Correct is: Jack didn&039;t have to work until he was 45 because his parents gave him some money.
6. I needn't come because I have no time.That is incorrect. Correct is: I can&039;t come because I have no time.
7. I can't help you. I don't understand it. Sorry.That is correct.
8. Have you really to go now? It's only 9 o'clock.That is incorrect. Correct is: Do you really have to go now? It&039;s only 9 o&039;clock.
9. You mustn't stick out your tongue at people. It's not polite.That is correct.
10. Did you have to read all those books for the exam last year?That is correct.