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Must, have to and should
This document discusses the differences between the terms "must", "have to", and "should". "Must" and "have to" both refer to obligations, but "must" is used for personal obligations involving feelings, while "have to" refers to obligations imposed by others. "Should" is used to give advice rather than impose an obligation. Several examples are provided to illustrate the appropriate uses of each term. Participants are then asked to practice choosing the right term to complete sample sentences. The document concludes by noting that "must" is more appropriate for written communication while people often use "have to" in speech.
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- 1. Lunch & Learn “Must”,“have to”, or “should”?
- 2. What’s the differencebetween the following 3 sentences? QUESTION
- 3. 1. I mustmake breakfast for the kids before they leave for school. 2. You have to work tomorrow, or you will get fired! 3. You should buy a new car.
- 4. Sentence 1 and2 refer to obligations. Sentence 3 is used to give advice. ANSWER
- 5. The following 2sentences both refer to obligations, but is there a difference? QUESTIO N 1. I must make breakfast for the kids before they leave for school. 2. You have to work tomorrow, or you will get fired!
- 6. Must is usedmore for obligations of a personal nature that involves your feelings. Have to refers to an obligation that was placed upon you by someone else. ANSWER
- 7. Examples using must Ireally must visit you one day soon. I must start getting more sleep. I must start trying to save more money.
- 8. Examples using “haveto.” They have to work late every Friday. She has to start doing her homework. We have to wash the dishes after supper.
- 9. Examples using “should” Theyshould start eating more vegetables. She should take voice lessons. You should learn to change the oil in your car.
- 10. Time to practise! •Choose must ,have to or should to complete each of the following sentences.
- 11. You _________ getmore exercise. It will help you feel better. 1. “Must”, “have to” or “should”
- 12. You should getmore exercise. It will help you feel better. 1. “Must”, “have to” or “should”
- 13. I _________ helpyou with that. 2. “Must”, “have to” or “should”
- 14. I must helpyou with that. 2. “Must”, “have to” or “should”
- 15. You _________ payyour parking ticket. 3. “Must”, “have to” or “should”
- 16. You have topay your parking ticket. 3. “Must”, “have to” or “should”
- 17. They _______ showtheir receipt if they want a refund. 4. “Must”, “have to” or “should”
- 18. They have toshow their receipt if they want a refund. 4. “Must”, “have to” or “should”
- 19. You _______ goto bed earlier. 5. “Must”, “have to” or “should”
- 20. You should goto bed earlier. 5. “Must”, “have to” or “should”
- 21. I ________ visitmy best friend in the hospital. 6. “Must”, “have to” or “should”
- 22. I must visitmy best friend in the hospital. 6. “Must”, “have to” or “should”
- 23. You ___________ readmore books. This will help you improve your vocabulary. 7. “Must”, “have to” or “should”
- 24. You should readmore books. This will help you improve your vocabulary. 7. “Must”, “have to” or “should”
- 25. If I amsick I _________ call my work and let them know 8. “Must”, “have to” or “should”
- 26. If I amsick I have to call my work and let them know 8. “Must”, “have to” or “should”
- 27. My mother issick. I _________ take her to the hospital. 9. “Must”, “have to” or “should”
- 28. My mother issick. I must take her to the hospital. 9. “Must”, “have to” or “should”
- 29. If you wereat fault, you ________ call your friend and apologize. 10. “Must”, “have to” or “should”
- 30. If you wereat fault, you should call your friend and apologize. 10. “Must”, “have to” or “should”
- 31. We have seenthat there is a small difference in meaning between must and have to. Note:
- 32. We have seenthat there is a small difference in meaning between must and have to. Note: However, when speaking, it is common for people to use have to even when must is more appropriate.
- 33. Must is usuallyused in written communication. Note:
- 34. 1. All visitorsmust report to the office. Examples: 2. Passengers must stay seated while the aircraft is taking off or landing. 3. You must retain this receipt for proof of purchase.
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