Grammar Focus: Have to / Don't have to
📘 Key Grammar Points:
- Have to indicates obligation or necessity
- Don't have to means something is not required
Examples:
- You have to go to school (mandatory)
- You don't have to do homework today (optional)
Age-Related Permissions in the UK:
1. At 16 years old:
- Learn to drive (with supervision)
- Can't ride a motorcycle
At 17 years old:
- Can start learning to drive
- Can ride a moped
At 18 years old:
- Can vote in elections
- Can buy alcoholic drinks (with ID)
- Can get a tattoo (with parental permission)
- Can ride a motorcycle with a license
Exercise 5: What Parents Say You Have to Do
🏠 Typical Parental Instructions:
1. Make your bed ✅
2. Do the washing up 🧼
3. Be home by 11 p.m. at the weekend 🕰️
4. Tell your parents when going out with friends 📱
5. Go to bed by 10 p.m. during the week 🛌
6. Babysit your younger brother or sister 👧
7. I have to... or I don't have to... (personal choice) 🤔
Exercise 7: Speaking Activity
🗣️ Task: Tell the class about your partner's activities
Example Dialogue:
- "Asha has to make her bed, but she doesn't have to..."
Tips for Presentation:
1. Use "have to" for mandatory tasks
2. Use "don't have to" for optional tasks
3. Speak clearly and confidently
4. Share interesting details about your partner's daily routine
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