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WHAT I WISH I KNEW ABOUT SCHOOL

The modal needn’t is used in certain expressions to tell someone that something is not
necessary, in order to make them feel better.

Such a long journey can be horrible, but it need not remain that way. You needn’t worry
about it. The journey needn’t be so boring, we can make it enjoyable.

It is also used to suggest or advise someone that they should not do something.

Look, you needn’t shout like this. I can hear what you say.
I can lift the box, you needn’t bother.
When used as a main verb, need is followed by a to-infinitive.
I need to apologize for what I have said to you. (main verb)
Well, for heaven’s sake, you don’t need to apologize. (main verb)

Dare

Like need, dare is also used as both a main verb and a modal auxiliary. As a modal, dare occurs
in negative sentences and questions.

Those people dare not discuss those unwelcome policies. (modal)
They dare not question him about that decision. (modal)
Dare he question the teacher? (modal)
When used as a main verb, dare is usually followed by a to-infinitive.
The minister dared to take some unpopular steps. He dared to speak about them in public.
(main verb)

D6 Fill in the blanks with the following.

dare ... risk dare not come dare not ask
needn’t ... tell need not know need not come

The boy who did the mischief ____________ in front of the principal. His schoolmates
____________ what transpired between the two people. He was told that he ____________ to school
for two days. On their part his friends ____________ him more about the incident. ____________
they ____________ him what good behaviour is all about? ____________ they ____________ their
friendship because of this incident?

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LEARNING
D7. Making sentences

Divide the class into five groups. Discuss and make four sentences with have to, used to, need
and dare. Take turns to speak out your sentences in class. Your teacher will judge whether the
sentences are correct or not. For each correct sentence a group will get two points and for each
incorrect sentence one negative point. The group with the most correct sentences wins.

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