Need to or Must?
I.........buy souvenirs for my family while I'm in London next week.
a) need to b) must c) have to
The model answer given by my Egyptian teacher is (a). I think 'must' is better here, isn't it?
Top answer
"Must" is more imperative. It describes an absolutely necessary action. " I am frequently steered away from using "must" in correspondence, for example, because it's non-negotiable imperative implication can be regarded as impolite.
- "Must" is more imperative.
- It describes an absolutely necessary action.
- " I am frequently steered away from using "must" in correspondence, for example, because it's non-negotiable imperative implication can be regarded as impolite.
- " Yours if you must, Dammit
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"Must" is more imperative. It describes an absolutely necessary action. "I must find my passport before I leave for the airport!"
"Need to" is less so: "I need to pick up some souvenirs before I leave for the airport."
I am frequently steered away from using "must" in correspondence, for example, because it's non-negotiable imperative implication can be regarded as impolite. "Dear
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