Zoo Conversations
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with MUST, MUSTN'T, or CAN'T.
- Dad: No, you MUSTN'T feed them! Zoo food is special.
- Dad: Human food can't be good for them. And you MUST always follow the rules.
- Zookeeper: Excuse me, sir, you CAN'T tap on the glass. It's forbidden.
- Zookeeper: Loud noises MUSTN'T be allowed here - birds get stressed easily.
- Visitor: I understand. I MUST be more careful.
- Girl: Dad, CAN I throw bread to the penguins?
- Dad: No! You MUSTN'T throw anything - it pollutes the water.
- Dad: The zookeepers feed them. We MUST just watch and take photos.
- Mom: Look at the tigers! But remember, you MUSTN'T run towards the cage.
- Child: I know, I MUST stay behind the line. Can I give them my sandwich?
- Mom: No, you MUSTN'T feed them! It's dangerous.
Explanation:
- MUSTN'T is used for prohibitions (things that are forbidden or not allowed).
- MUST is used for rules that must be followed or for strong recommendations.
- CAN'T is used for things that are not possible or not permitted.
- CAN is used to ask for permission.