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Have to / don't have to / must / mustn't

Syllabus topic 10: Have to / don't have to / must / mustn't

Have to / don't have to / must / mustn't. Must and have to express obligation.

How it works

Must and have to express obligation. Mustn't means prohibition, while don't have to means no necessity. Use had to for past obligation. Have to changes with the subject and uses do in questions and negatives.

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Notice how each form fits its sentence. Read the context before choosing a form.

  • You mustn't smoke here; it is forbidden.
  • There is no homework, so we don't have to study tonight.
  • She has to wear a uniform at work.
  • Yesterday I had to leave early.
  • Do you have to work on Sundays?

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You ___ smoke here; it is forbidden.

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