Confusing English: Have to vs. Must (Differenza tra HAVE TO e MUST - Adatta per gli esami Cambridge)

Confusing English: Have to vs. Must (Differenza tra HAVE TO e MUST - Adatta per gli esami Cambridge)

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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The video tutorial explains the differences between 'have to' and 'must', both of which are obligations but used in different contexts. 'Have to' is an external obligation, often based on laws or rules, while 'must' is an internal obligation, driven by personal necessity. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate these differences and discusses variations in usage between British and American English.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason students often confuse 'have to' and 'must'?

They both indicate obligations.

They are both used for suggestions.

They are both auxiliary verbs.

They are both used in questions.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about 'have to'?

It is a modal auxiliary verb.

It is used for suggestions.

It requires another verb to make sense.

It is not an auxiliary verb.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is 'must' different from 'have to' in terms of obligation?

'Must' is used for suggestions.

'Must' is used for external obligations.

'Must' is used for subjective obligations.

'Must' is used for factual statements.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which example best illustrates an objective obligation?

I must learn Italian.

You have to wear a uniform at school.

You must be freezing.

I must go to bed early.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which context is 'must' typically not used in American English?

Expressing external obligations.

Expressing factual statements.

Expressing personal necessity.

Expressing certainty.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common usage of 'have to' in British English?

Have got to

Must

Should

Can

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement is true about the use of 'must' in written English?

It is primarily used in written English.

It is used interchangeably with 'have to'.

It is commonly used in American English.

It is rarely used in British English.