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Are These Exactly The Same?

The document discusses the differences between the verbs "must", "have to", and "should". It explains that "must" and "have to" are similar when used positively to express obligation, but "mustn't" is stronger than "don't have to" when used negatively. "Should" is used to give advice or make suggestions, while "must" can also be used for strong advice.

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Are These Exactly The Same?

The document discusses the differences between the verbs "must", "have to", and "should". It explains that "must" and "have to" are similar when used positively to express obligation, but "mustn't" is stronger than "don't have to" when used negatively. "Should" is used to give advice or make suggestions, while "must" can also be used for strong advice.

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ARE THESE EXACTLY THE SAME?

• We often use must for more personal opinions about what it is


necessary to do, and have to for what somebody in authority has
said it is necessary to do.
• I must remember to get a present for Daisy.    (my opinion)   
You have to look after their hair regularly.     (dog experts say so)
Do you have to wear a tie for school?    (asking about school rules)
WHICH VERB DO PEOPLE USE MORE?

• Have to is more frequent in conversation; must is used


more in formal writing, for example in written notices.
• Passengers must fasten their seat-belts.
DO THEY CHANGE IN FORM
FOR  I ,  YOU ,  HE ,  SHE , ETC.?
• Have changes in the third person singular (he/she/it has);
but must doesn’t change. It’s a modal verb and modals
don’t change.
I THINK I’VE HEARD  HAVE GOT TO . IS
THAT CORRECT?
• Yes, we use both have got to, for obligation, and had better, for
advice, a lot in speaking.
 
You've got to be careful with a cat
You'd better get something a bit quieter.
I'd better go – I mustn't miss the helicopter!               
• There’s something very important about must and have to. The
positive forms are very similar in meaning, but the negative forms
are completely different.
• You mustn’t forget ...
(don’t forget - you have no choice)
If you don't like him, you don't have to see him again.
(there is no obligation to see him again, but you have a choice)
ANOTHER EXAMPLE
• You must not drive without a license
• We mustn’t be late
• I mustn’t forget my lunch
• We must not run inside the school
• You don’t have to smile
• You don’t have to wear a tie
• She doesn’t have to go to school today
• You didn’t have to buy me flowers
UMM, I’M STILL A BIT CONFUSED ...

• Here's an example you can remember:


In a non-smoking area you mustn’t smoke, but in a smoking area
you don’t have to smoke but you can if you want to.
• OK, let’s look at advice, telling people what you think is a good
idea. We use should for advice, or making suggestions, and must for
strong advice.
• You must go for a walk with the dog at least once a day.
Maybe you should go for a coffee or lunch and see how you feel?
You shouldn't leave it on the street.
CONCLUSION

• (+) Must and have to in positive sentence have the same meaning; It
is strong obligation
• (+) Should is used for advice or suggestion
• (-) Mustn’t has stronger meaning than don’t have to/ doesn’t have to
• (-) shouldn’t is used for negative advice
EXERCISE

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