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Angelasea Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Must & have to

Are there different usage between the words "must" and "have to"?

There are three questions, which word is more suitable to fill in the blanks ?

(1) You _________ be careful with the vase, or your mom will kill us.

(2) He said that they ________ work hard.

(3) His brother was very sick, so I ____________ call the doctor.

Thanks for your help!!
  

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Most grammarians separate them like this: Use 'have to' in the past, present and future to express responsibility or necessity. Use 'must' to express something that you or a person feels is necessary. This form is used only in the present and future.

— Mister Micawber

  • Most grammarians separate them like this: Use 'have to' in the past, present and future to express responsibility or necessity.
  • Use 'must' to express something that you or a person feels is necessary.
  • This form is used only in the present and future.
  • By these standards, your answers should be must, had to, and had to.
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Most grammarians separate them like this:

Use 'have to' in the past, present and future to express responsibility or necessity.
Use 'must' to express something that you or a person feels is necessary. This form is used only in the present and future.

By these standards, your answers should be must, had to, and had to.
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