Meaning of obligation

[Yukos]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #709 "Time of the Year", question 9

A: There's no ......... to feel like that. Just remember that Christmas will be here soon.

(a) requirement
(b) obligation
(c) need
(d) duty

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #709 "Time of the Year", answer 9

A: There's no need to feel like that. Just remember that Christmas will be here soon.

Correct answer: (c) need
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obligation? Why not?

Yukos

[Alan]

Hi,

'Obligation' would be too strong a word in this sentence because it means having to do something as a result of a commitment you have made or a duty you have yo fulfill. 'There's no need' is a common expression suggesting 'don't worry about it'.

Alan
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