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Modal verbs
Must! • • Obligations you feel strong about Obligations in formal / written English Strong advice Something forbidden
Example • You must pay him back when you see him. It means that you have a strong feeling about this. A high level of emotional sense. • Passengers must have a valid tickets before boarding the train. Formal English on a sign.
Next… • You must see this film if you get a chance! It’s really good! Strong recommendation • You mustn’t smoke on a plane. It’s forbidden. There is no way you can do it.
Have to • Obligations which depend on rules or laws • Obligations in spoken English
Example • I have to wear a tie at work. It’s a rule but I don’t necessarily care about it. • You have to be 18 before you start driving. It’s a law, not my personal opinion. • You don’t have to finish this work today. Means you can if you want to but it’s not necessary.
If you are not sure which word to use : have to or must – use have to!
Should Giving advice Expressing your opinion / point of view Example: I think you should see a doctor. You express your personal opinion. You shouldn’t talk to her in this way. It wasn’t polite. Giving a friendly advice.
Let’s repeat! • Obligations in formal / written English? MUST • Giving an advice? SHOULD • Strong advice? MUST • Obligations in spoken English? HAVE TO • Obligations you feel strong about? MUST • Obligations which depend on rules and laws? HAVE TO • Expressing your opinion? SHOULD
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