Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences using the correct modal verb for prohibition (mustn’t, can’t, not allowed to).
1. You _______ smoke in the hospital. It’s against the rules. Example: Write your answer: mustn’t
2. Students _______ use their phones during the exam.
3. You _______ park your car here. This is a private parking space.
4. Children _______ enter this area without adult supervision.
5. You _______ copy other people’s work.
6. Passengers _______ use electronic devices during takeoff and landing.
7. Employees _______ disclose confidential company information.
8. You _______ feed the animals at the zoo.
9. You _______ take photographs in the museum.
10. You _______ drive faster than 50 km/h in this area.
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Choose the best option to complete the sentence with a modal verb of prohibition.
1. You _______ to talk during the test. Example: Select the correct answer
2. Visitors _______ touch the exhibits in the museum.
3. You _______ enter this area. It’s for authorized personnel only.
4. You _______ to cheat on your exams.
5. You _______ to use your phone in class.
6. You _______ to park here. It is a tow-away zone.
7. You _______ to use your phone while driving.
8. You _______ to run in the halls.
9. You _______ to swim here. The beach is closed.
10. You _______ to bring food into the library.
Exercise 3: Sentence Transformation
Rewrite the sentences using a modal verb of prohibition (mustn’t, can’t, not allowed to).
1. It is forbidden to use your phone during the flight. Example: Write your answer: You aren’t allowed to use your phone during the flight.
2. It is not permitted to park here.
3. It is against the rules to talk in the library.
4. It is prohibited to enter this area without authorization.
5. It is forbidden to use electronic devices in the operating room.
6. It is not allowed to copy other people’s work.
7. It is prohibited to take photographs in the museum.
8. It is against the law to drink and drive.
9. It is forbidden to feed the animals at the zoo.
10. It is not permitted to bring food into the classroom.