Must/have to/should

COURSE: English 5
TEACHER: Gioconda Di Gianvito
STUDENT: Juan Carlos Arévalo Vásquez
Have to, must and should for obligation and advice
• We use have to / must / should + infinitive to talk about obligation, things that are
necessary to do, or to give advice about things that are a good idea to do.

Have to is used when It reflects the necessity of We use should to suggest

we want to say that doing something, as per the something. “It is advisable
something must happen, given circumstances. to …“. The modal should
as it is required by law Express opinion, one
or circumstances. person’s point of view.

Represents Subject is Represents what is Represents a

obliged to do necessary in the eyes of the recommendation or a
something. speaker. prediction.
 Examples:
Must:
Some corrections in the Project must be made. (necessary)
I must say, you are really a kind-hearted and gentle human being. (emphasize)
Joe must be coming by train. (probability)

Have to:
She has to go to America, on the launch of a new product. (it be done)
You have to hold the luggage carefully. (requirement)
I have to say; you did a fantastic work. (emphasize)

Should:
They should win tonight, they’re a better team. (prediction)
Your hair is too long. You should get a haircut. (suggestion)
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