English grammar - MUST and HAVE TO

Learn the difference between the modal verbs 'MUST' and 'HAVE TO'* to talk about obligation. Can you complete these sentences using 'must' and 'have to'? ⬇️
*'have to' is actually considered a semi-modal because although it is not a full modal verb, is performs a similar function.
1) My Spanish isn’t as good as I would like it to be. I …. study more.
2) The local school children …. wear a uniform to school.
3) You … buy a ticket before you get on the train.
4) I … buy a new laptop. My current one is really slow.
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[@davidllamosjose]

Professor, would you explain the use of the modal verb "ought to" as an obligation, I have seen this verb to be used with this meaning so well and some teachers say that it gives more obligation sense, is that certain?

[@EnglishWithEm]

@@davidllamosjose This is on my list of videos to make. 'Ought to' is very similar to 'should' and they are often used interchangeably. It can imply a stronger sense of duty than 'should'.

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Do video on this English. I want to bath or l want to shower. I'm in the toilet or I'm on the toilet . Explain which English is correct. I'm drinking tea with bread. I'm drinking custard or eating custard . Please explain which better way to express all in British English

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Thank you. I never thought about the difference that makes a difference. I just pick up one or the other.

[@EnglishWithEm]

You're welcome. Although the difference exists, there is a degree of crossoer, so your meaning would be understood regardless 🙌🌻

[@robsonsales4581]

​@@EnglishWithEmmy darling, must is stronger than have to. Have to express a necessity and Must express an obligation or prohibition.

[@EnglishWithEm]

​@@robsonsales4581 There is a lot more to 'must' and 'have to' than can be covered in a short video. 'Must' often appears in legal English. However, the focus of the video is on talking about our own obligations. When we talk about our obligations, 'have to' is stronger because it comes from an external source. Compare: Police officer: You must wear your seatbelt. Driver: I have to wear my seatbelt. Teacher: You must do your homework. Student: I have to do my homework.

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[@EnglishWithEm]

Good examples! In the second one, the negative form of 'have to' is not 'don't have to'. It's actually 'mustn't'! I have a video about this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5WsZIRqh91opLM 🙌🌻

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examples for must and have to I'm a student so I must to study. I have to go tuition at 3:30 pm.😅

[@EnglishWithEm]

Nice examples! A couple of small corrections: I must study. (Must is always followed by the bare infinitive, that's the verb without 'to'.) I have to go to tuition... (with 'to') 😊🌻

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I must watch your videos to improve my English accuracy. A citizen have to pay tax to make the powerful nation .

[@EnglishWithEm]

Nice. One small correction - a citizen has to... I would also say 'to make the nation powerful', but 'to make a powerful nation' also works 🙌🌻

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[@MM22272]

I appreciate this topic being presented. Would there be a logical explanation for this apparent distinction? I see these two verbs as interchangeable or synonymous. My preference is for the simpler single verb than the verbal phrase.

[@EnglishWithEm]

Must, in particular, is quite flexible. It can also be used for rules and laws, but it is used from the perspective of the rule maker. Teacher - You must do your homework. Student - I have to do my homework. If you mix them up, your meaning will still be clear.

[@yuliaqueen5332]

I have a pet, her name is Molly, she must drink water and have to take vitamin everyday because she's old now

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[@purwantoadhyasta5718]

I've also found that must is used for rules or laws. ~ Passengers must fasten their seat belts. ~ We must stop at the red light. ~ It's a non-smoking area, we musn't smoke.

[@EnglishWithEm]

Yes, must can be used for rules and laws, but the difference is that it is the enforcer of the rule that says it. Sign/Police officer: Passengers must fasten their seat belts. Passengers: We have to fasten our seat belts. I would say 'We have to stop at the red light', but a rule book might say, 'You must stop at the red light'. 'Mustn't' is different. It refers to prohibition. It is more accurate to think of it as the opposite of 'have to' than the opposite of 'must'. I have a short video on 'mustn't' and 'don't have to' if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5WsZIRqh91opLM

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Must,fermenting grape juice.

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[@lanaefremova3443]

must as a personal obligation is the second aspect, the first and the most important is the law

[@EnglishWithEm]

There's a lot more to 'must' and 'have to' than can be covered in a short video. At some point, I'll do a longer one on the topic. The focus of this video is on how we use them to talk about our obligations and whether those obligations are imposed upon us or not. When 'must' is used in legal contexts, we would still talk about it using 'have to'. For example: Law: You must wear your seat belt in the car. Driver: I have to wear my seat belt. Teacher: You must do your homework. Student: I have to do my homework.

[@jim23mac]

In the UK highway code it says: "Drivers and riders should give way to pedestrians waiting to cross and MUST give way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing". I don't think they will ever change it to 'have to' but then I don't it's incorrect.

[@EnglishWithEm]

It's not incorrect. There's a lot of crossover between 'must' and 'have to'. There's a limit to how much information one can get into a short, as the limit is 60 seconds, but I am planning on doing a longer video on the topic at some point. It's common for the rule maker to use 'must' while the rule follower uses 'have to'. Highway code: you must give way to pedestrians. Cyclist: I have to give way to pedestrians. Teacher: You must do your homework. Student: I have to do my homework.

[@jim23mac]

@@EnglishWithEm what about 'I must be more careful when crossing the road..' - is that allowed?

[@EnglishWithEm]

@@jim23mac Yes, 'must' is also used as a strong form of 'should'. 'Have to' can also be used in this way, but 'must' is more common. I must/have to be more careful. You must/have to try this cake. It's delicious!

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*I usually fail exam. I must study hard to do better *you have to go to school earlier

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[@purwantoadhyasta5718]

Differenciating must and have to is often very confusing. The rules often depend on the contexts. Which of the sentences below are personal and external obligations? ~ I have to go to bed early on school nights. ~ I must go to bed early tonight if no, my mom will get mad at me. ~ I have to do my homework tonight so I can't go with you. ~ I must do my homework or I will be into trouble.

[@EnglishWithEm]

Yes. It's a more complex area than can be fully covered in a video with a 60-second limit. I have looked at one aspect, which is talking about our obligations. In the above sentences, I would use 'have to' for all of them because they all refer to external obligations.

[@bolurin]

1.) Must 2.) Have to 3.) Have to 4.) Must i hope i did well. thank you for this video.

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[@DjGrayhart]

I must study my English language Lessons at least one hour everyday so that could pass my English Proficiency Test.

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I must learn more vocabulary to become fluent. You have to do homework regularly

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I must get short rest after this work and you have to silence in during that time it is a order😊

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[@wojciechbarbapapa5734]

When do I have to use 'need to'????

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[@waltercruz9513]

I always read in the Bible ( You must be born again) as an inperative in order to be part of the Kindom of God❤

[@anjalibidhudi9597]

We must do good things. You have to to talk in English to me.

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[@laddudada7107]

You must take this medicine and you have not to drive without your driving license

[@EnglishWithEm]

Nice! The negative, "don't have to", isn't the opposite of "have to". If you don't have to do something, it means there is no obligation to do it, but you can do it if you want. When something is prohibited, we use "mustn't". I have a video about this if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5WsZIRqh91opLM 😊🌻

[@JJ-yr7po]

I must go to the gym to get some muscles. When leaving the gym, I have to turn off the A/C.

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[@nevamorsmt8287]

1) Must 2) Have to 3) Have to 4) Must This was very helpful. I thought they meant the same thing

[@EnglishWithEm]

👌🌻 They can be used interchangeably in some cases. When giving strong advice, for example. This cake is amazing! You must/have to try it! I'm going to make a longer video on the topic at some point 😊

[@simpykaur2200]

I must cook food at home to stay healthy instead of ordering unhealthy food from outside . we have to follow the laws of the land we reside in

[@EnglishWithEm]

Good examples 🙌🌻

[@MrABCdef20121]

hi, Em i have a doubt about, it has banned and it has forbidden how i know which one, to use please help me with that hugs

[@EnglishWithEm]

Hi, the verbs 'ban' and 'forbid' are synonymous. I can't think of any difference between them except that 'forbid' seems more formal to me, and is therefore less common. I've just checked in the corpus and, as I suspected, 'ban' is used much more frequently than 'forbid'. Actually, I have just thought of a difference. When we use the adjectives 'banned' and 'forbidden': Banned - something that was acceptable but has now been prohibited in a specific place/setting. The film was banned in the UK.✅ The film was forbidden in the UK. ❌ Forbidden - something that has been prohibited. It could be something that was previously acceptable, but it doesn't have to be. He's been forbidden from seeing his girlfriend. (previously acceptable). Smoking on hospital premises is strictly forbidden. (never acceptable - at least 'never' in our era). Also, there are some grammatical differences. A person can be banned from a place, but forbidden from entering a place. As it turns out, there are quite a few subtleties... I'll add it to my list of videos. 😊🌻

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[@krishnamurthy7733]

Shall we combine these two phrases together (E.g. You must have to complete this)

[@EnglishWithEm]

That can be done in one situation - where 'must' is a modal verb of deduction - you are saying what you believe to be true. You must have to complete this = I am sure that you have to complete this. I have a video about this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIfVaZmDjK2Hh5I

[@meriemabbou2636]

Have to is a model verb or a semi-model verb ?

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It's a semi-modal verb. I make a note of that in the video description.

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[@bulcad444]

I must be honest to her for just one day.

[@EnglishWithEm]

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[@mr.flibblessumeriantransla5417]

Are you sure? I mean, that is one difference, but I dont think it is the definitive difference between them. I think the primary distinction which is uniform across all dialects of English is that of intensity. “Must” is generally emphatic or used as an alternative to an imperative statement, whereas “have to” has a broader modal application. The example used isn’t wrong, I just disagree that it is the primary distinguishing quality between the two. (Not accounting for individual dialectal variation)

[@EnglishWithEm]

Yes, I'm sure. The main distinction is whether we are talking about a personal or external obligation. I agree that there is more to the situation and this is deserving of a longer, more detailed video at some point. As you say, 'must' is often used for emphatic purposes, but this relates to advice rather than obligation. It is a stronger form of 'should'. You should try this chocolate. It's really nice. (advice) You must try this chocolate. It's amazing! (emphatic advice) You could also say 'You have to try this chocolate'. For me, this actually sounds more emphatic, though that may be subjective. There's a lot of crossover. It also depends on who is speaking. When talking about obligation, the rule maker often uses 'must', but the rule follower uses 'have to'. Teacher: You must do your homework. Student: I have to do my homework.

[@mr.flibblessumeriantransla5417]

That makes sense. Thanks for your reply!

[@michaelbeauparlant4373]

I must drink more water, when I am in the sun becuase I will dehydrate! becuase I live closer to the equater.Tucson ,az is closer to the equater! I have to go or I will be late for work! corect me teacher!

[@EnglishWithEm]

Nice examples! You don't need a comma (,) before 'when'. I'd say 'I live close to the equator'. 'Closer' is comparative - I live closer than you to the equator. 😊🌻

[@sham80kimbo65]

I thought "must" is obligation,which we do in any cases, and"Have to" is used to express actions we are forced to do

[@EnglishWithEm]

There is more to MUST and HAVE TO than can be covered in a short video. At some point I'll do a longer one.

[@neelanath8797]

Answers:1) Must. 2). Have to. 3) Have to. 4). Must

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You must take care of your health 🙏 you have to obey law and orders ..

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[@cardoping]

Then I have been taught wrongly as the sentence in shool was "laws must be obeyed"

[@EnglishWithEm]

You weren't taught the wrong thing. There is a degree of crossover, particularly with 'must'. This deserves a longer video at some point to explain the subtleties. When people are talking about their own obligations, must is used for personal obligations. However, it also appears in formal rules/laws and is used by those in authority. To give a few examples: Teacher - you must do your homework. Student - I have to do my homework. Police officer - You must wear your seatbelt. Driver - I have to wear my seatbelt.

[@yunusemrekont1836]

You have to go for transaction because we cant this transaction here.

[@hussienkemal4140]

Good explanation but not sufficient bcoz must have various function

[@EnglishWithEm]

Yes, a short only allows 60 seconds, so it wasn't possible to go into more detail. At some point I'll do a longer video on the topic.

[@sopheaktranea]

you really starving. you must go to meal or cook . I must watch your video to improve my English's better consequences .

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[@Plasmabro]

I feel like no one actually uses these differently

[@Plasmabro]

I feel like must feels more formal to me and I’d normally use need to rather then must in situations of self obligation

[@leminh1949]

You have to pay by cash You look like tired, you must go to the bed now

[@EnglishWithEm]

Nice examples! A few small corrections in the second one: You look tired. You must go to bed now. 🙌🌻

[@leminh1949]

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[@EnglishWithEm]

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[@noodledoodle4828]

Some natives told me there is no differnce, they are the same. What do you think?

[@EnglishWithEm]

They can be used interchangeably when talking about strong advice. I might say: This cake's amazing! You must try some / You have to try some. There's also some crossover when it comes to obligation. This often depends on who is speaking. For external rules, the rule maker often uses must, but the follower uses have to. Teacher: You must do your homework. Student: I have to do my homework. The student wouldn't say 'I must do my homework'. The meaning would be clear, but it sounds strange. For personal obligations, people sometimes mix them, but usually only when there is a negative consequence involved. I must/have to lose weight before the wedding because otherwise I won't fit into my dress. I'll do a longer video about this at some point. Shorts only allow for 60 seconds, so there's a limit to what you can cover.

[@noodledoodle4828]

@@EnglishWithEm I finally got it. This was hugely helpful. Thank you for your detailed explanation.

[@EnglishWithEm]

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[@slingshot2004]

This is all from grammar teacher perspective, but when you’re on the streets must is just more assertive that’s all…. I mean, if they can be used interchangeably then technically, there’s no difference. I just hate it when grammar books unnecessarily over complicate things for students.

[@luisbuabud9852]

siempre me enseñaron que Must era usada para obligaciones legales

[@EnglishWithEm]

There is more to 'must' and 'have to' than can be covered in a short video. At some point, I will make a longer one. It is common to see 'must' in the wording of rules, but when talking about our obligations, we say 'have to'. For example: Teacher - You must do your homework. Student - I have to do my homework. Police officer - You must wear your seatbelt. Driver - I have to wear my seatbelt.

[@luisbuabud9852]

Ahh si, ahora lo.emtiendo . Muchas gracias.

[@EnglishWithEm]

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[@jacksyria8712]

You said the opposite of what most teachers say. They say that must is used for official rules and laws. You must wear a seat belt. Not you have to. I have to wear a seat belt. What do you think. I hope you won't ignore my comment.

[@EnglishWithEm]

Hi Jack. This is a complex area that requires more time than a short (max 60 seconds) allows. At some point, I will do a longer video on the topic. You're right that there are circumstances where 'must' refers to external obligation. Basically, it depends on who is speaking. My video is from the perspective of the person experiencing the obligation. Let me give you some examples: Teacher: You must wear your school uniform. Student. I have to wear a school uniform. Police officer: You must wear your seat belt. Driver: I have to wear wear my seat belt. When talking about our own obligations, we use 'have to' when the obligation is enforced externally, but 'must' when it is an obligation we impose upon ourselves. Let me know if you have any questions!🌻

[@jacksyria8712]

@@EnglishWithEm Thank you so much for responding. That's exactly what I meant. Headmaster to students:"You must wear school uniform. Students:"We have to wear school uniform. Thank you again. I have a question related to the use of the causative if you don't mind. As far as I know, the causative is used when someone causes something to be done for him/her and not to him/her. I pay for the mechanic to repair my car. "I have my car repaired by the mechanic." But it is impossible for someone to pay for a thief to steal his car. So we can't say " He had his car stolen." I think only the passive is correct here. "His car was stolen." What do you think? Thanks in advance.

[@EnglishWithEm]

@@jacksyria8712 You're welcome. Regarding the causative, I have a video all about it: English Grammar: Causative Verbs - HAVE and GET: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6CweWeDp9SKq8k The final part of the video covers the subject of things being done to us (the description has timestamps, so you can skip to that part if you want) 😊🌻

[@jacksyria8712]

@@EnglishWithEm Thank you so much. Just because I am not a native speaker of the languge, I wasn't sure about it and I found it strange to use the causative with such things done TO us. I am really surprised. I think it is better to use the passive in such cases. Thank you again. Now I can teach it to my students in Syria ❤️💚🧡💙

[@EnglishWithEm]

@@jacksyria8712 You're very welcome. All the nuances of grammar can be confusing! Regarding whether it's better to use the passive voice or the causative passive in such cases, I think using the causative emphasises that what was done to us was beyond our control. I actually think it's more appropriate! 😊🌻

[@nirbastola9118]

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All good, thanks. And you?

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Wonderful! 😊🙌🌻

[@user-dm6pi4fx5h]

Really bad example about seat belts. You should fasten them because otherwise you'll die, not because you'll receive a fine.

[@sofiaoltremare6232]

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[@EnglishWithEm]

Good examples! 'Practise' rather than 'impractise' 😊🌻

[@sofiaoltremare6232]

@@EnglishWithEm Thank You very much for Your work, Dear Lady Emma!🙆🏻‍♀️🍀🙏🏻🤗☕🌷❤️

[@EnglishWithEm]

​@@sofiaoltremare6232 Always a pleasure, Sofía 😊🌻

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