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Vincent Ding Posted 21 years ago
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A must?

0 it is a must to gain the certificate. 02br
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00is "must" here informal voice or formal voice? 0-
  

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0Hmm. 'Formal' and 'informal' are not voices-- the voices are 'active' and 'passive'-- but I know what you mean, Vincent. 'Must' as a noun has been around a long time, but I suppose if I were writing a proper 'formal' sentence, I would use 'requirement'.

— Mister Micawber

  • 0Hmm.
  • 'Formal' and 'informal' are not voices-- the voices are 'active' and 'passive'-- but I know what you mean, Vincent.
  • 'Must' as a noun has been around a long time, but I suppose if I were writing a proper 'formal' sentence, I would use 'requirement'.
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0Hmm. 'Formal' and 'informal' are not voices-- the voices are 'active' and 'passive'-- but I know what you mean, Vincent. 'Must' as a noun has been around a long time, but I suppose if I were writing a proper 'formal' sentence, I would use 'requirement'. 0-
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0 Dear Vincent Ding, 02br
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00I must say a "must" belongs more to a frivolous vocabulary/world. I do agree with Mister Micawber: use "requirement" in a formal context. 02br
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00Kind regards, 02br
00Goldmund 0-
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0 The noun "must" may not be as formal as "requirement", but it is much used in many serious contexts, and can hardly be characterized as "frivolous"! 0-
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0 Dear CalifJim, 02br
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00It is true. «Frivolous» is the wrong word. Thank you for the clarification. 02br
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00Kindest regards, 02br
00Goldmund 0-
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0 Tks CalifJim. 02br
00and i also find that requirement could not always take the place of MUST. 02br
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00for example: In that event, it is a must to commence proceedings against the seller if the buyer intends to seek damages for his losses. 02br
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00don't you think so? 02br
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0 Vincent ding! I guess you made a perfect example of using "a must" instead of "requirement". 02br
00Try to disprove me if I am wrong... 0-
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