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Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'must'?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'must'?
What is the past tense form of 'have to'?
What is the past tense form of 'have to'?
Which statement conveys lack of necessity?
Which statement conveys lack of necessity?
Which of the following options correctly indicates an obligation that is not allowed?
Which of the following options correctly indicates an obligation that is not allowed?
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Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of 'needn't'?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of 'needn't'?
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Identify the correct usage of 'must' or 'have to' in the context of future obligations.
Identify the correct usage of 'must' or 'have to' in the context of future obligations.
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Which option implies a necessity for a past event?
Which option implies a necessity for a past event?
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Study Notes
Expressing Obligation
- Must, Mustn't, Have to: Used for present and future obligation
- Must: Example: You must stop at the 'STOP' sign.
- Mustn't (Must not): Indicates prohibition. Example: You mustn't arrive late to work.
- Have to: Example: You have to slow down at this junction.
- Mustn't (must not) - no past tense: This form doesn't have a past tense.
- Past tense of must and have to: Had to (Example: ...had to answer the phone...)
Expressing Necessity and Lack of Necessity
- Have to, Need to: Express necessity in present, past, and future.
- Negative forms: Used to express lack of necessity (e.g., don't have to, needn't)
- Example Question: What do you have (need) to do today?
- Example Answer: I have (need) to finish a report for work but I don't need to (needn't) hand it in until tomorrow morning.
- Example Past Tense: I needed (had) to answer the phone and deal with customer complaints.
- Example Future Tense: We will have (need) to book an airport taxi. (Example of lack of necessity): We won’t have (need) to find a hotel.
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Test your understanding of expressing obligation and necessity in English. This quiz covers the correct usage of 'must', 'mustn't', 'have to', and their negative forms. Challenge yourself with examples and see how well you grasp these important concepts!