Understanding Must, Can't, and Have To

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What does 'must' mean?

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It means a strong personal obligation or necessity.

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Give an example of 'must'.

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'I must study for the test tomorrow.'

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What does 'can't' mean?

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It means something is impossible or not allowed.

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Give an example of 'can't'.

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'You can't park here.'

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What does 'have to' mean?

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It shows an external obligation or requirement.

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Give an example of 'have to'.

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'We have to wear uniforms to work.'

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When do we use 'must'?

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When we have strong personal opinions or convictions.

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When do we use 'can't'?

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To state something is absolutely not possible.

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When do we use 'have to'?

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When the obligation comes from an external source.