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Vsuresh Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Grammar
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I remember learning had to is the past equivalent of must. But however when we refer to a logical certainity in the past we 'must'. I have given two sentences. Please tell me whether they are all right.
1.John said to her sister, "You must take care of our pet when I am not at home."
John told his that she had to take care of their pet when he was not at home.
2. By the year 1997 she must have worked in at least four companies.
I remember learning had to is the past equivalent of must. But however when we refer to a logical certainity in the past we 'must'. I have given two sentences. Please tell me whether they are all right.
1.John said to her sister, "You must take care of our pet when I am not at home."
John told his that she had to take care of their pet when he was not at home.
2. By the year 1997 she must have worked in at least four companies.
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I think 'must' is more appropriate here.
Reason: I think John is referring to something that will happen in future. 'had to' is commonly used to refer to the past.Eg: I had to do it.
Your second sentence is correct.
Prajwal
Reason: I think John is referring to something that will happen in future. 'had to' is commonly used to refer to the past.Eg: I had to do it.
Your second sentence is correct.
Prajwal
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You're not paying attention to what is being asked, prajwalkr. I notice that you have posted several questionable posts recently. Please stop and consider carefully what is being asked, and also do some grammar research before you answer.
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vsureshI remember learning had to is the past equivalent of must. But however when we refer to a logical certainity in the past we 'must have'.As corrected. 'must' on its own expresses logical certainties in the present: He must like the chicken; he's already had three pieces.
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