Unit 31 - Have to and must Flashcards
What does “I have to do something” mean?
It is necessary to do it.
I’m obligated to do it.
In which kind of sentences do we use « do/does/did?
we use do,does,dod in
- questions and
- negative sentences
What is similar to must?
have to
We use must or have to to express what?
we use must or have to to give our own opinion
example:
* to say what you think is necessary
* or to recommend someone to do something
What do we use to say that someone is
* « obliged to do »
we use « have to »
what is used in written rules and instructions?
must
example:
Applications for the job must be received by 18 May.
for what do we NOT use must?
you cannot use must to talk about the past
example:
We didn’t have much time. We had to hurry.
not we must hurry
are « mustn’t and don’t have to » similar?
mustn’t and don’t have to are completely different
What can we use to replace « have to » ?
have got to
What does « you mustn’t do something » means?
It is necessary that you not do it
What does « you don’t have to do something » means?
you don’t need to do it ( but you can do it)