Differences between HAVE TO and MUST (to express strong obligation, to indicate a necessity, etc.)

Differences between HAVE TO and MUST (to express strong obligation, to indicate a necessity, etc.)

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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This video tutorial explains the differences between 'have to' and 'must' in English. It covers their usage in American English, sentence structures, and how they express obligation, recommendation, likelihood, and necessity. The tutorial also discusses their application in past and future tenses, providing examples and a recap of key points.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about the usage of 'have to' in American English?

'Have to' is used for personal recommendations.

'Have to' is only used in British English.

'Have to' is rarely used in American English.

'Have to' is commonly used in American English.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct structure for a positive sentence using 'must'?

Must + subject + base verb + object

Subject + must + not + base verb + object

Subject + must + base verb + object

Subject + base verb + must + object

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a negative sentence, what does 'must not' imply?

Prohibition

Recommendation

No obligation

Possibility

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is 'have to' used to express strong obligation?

When it is a possibility

When it is a suggestion

When it is based on a rule or law

When it is a personal choice

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does 'must' express certainty?

By indicating a strong obligation

By showing a personal recommendation

By expressing a likelihood

By conveying a necessity

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the past form of 'must'?

Musted

Will have to

Must have + past participle

Had to

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In British English, what can be used instead of 'have to'?

Have got to

Must

Should

Need to