HAD TO

Obligation in the Past

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We had to walk more that 5 kilometers.

He didn't have to water the big trees everyday.

To get to our destination we had to take a boat.

Multiple Choice

Do these sentences refer to the present or past?

• present

• past

Had to (obligation in the past)

I had to stay inside during the storm.

She had to fix the broken pump to get a drink.

He didn't have to pay to cross the bridge. It was free.

We didn't have to get up early on the weekend.

We had to conserve water when there was a water shortage.

They didn't have to fly, they took the train.

Multiple Choice

There was no milk, so she ________ buy some.

• had to

• didn't have to

Multiple Choice

There was plenty of time, so they ________ hurry.

• had to

• didn't have to

Multiple Choice

The show was vey popular, so we __________ reserve tickets.

• had to

• didn't have to

Multiple Choice

After the storm stopped, we _______ stay indoors.

• had to

• didn't have to

Multiple Choice

The museum was really close, so the _________ take a taxi.

• had to

• didn't have to

Multiple Choice

I forgot my swimsuit, so I ___________ miss the swimming lesson.

• had to

• didn't have to

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