miércoles, 16 de abril de 2014

mustn´t and needn´t




We use mustn´t when we mean "Do not do this"
We use needn´t when we mean "This is not necessary"

You mustn't do something = it is necessary that you do not do it (so don't do it):
  • You must keep it a secret. You mustn't tell anybody else. (= don't tell anybody else)
  • It's essential that nobody hears us. We mustn't make any noise.


You needn't do something = it is not necessary that you do it, you don't need to do it:

  • You can come with me if you like but you needn't come if you don't want to. (= it is not necessary for you to come)
  • We've got plenty of time. We needn't hurry. (= it is not necessary to hurry)
Examples with mustn´t and needn´t




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