Using 'Must' and 'Have to' Correctly

Using 'Must' and 'Have to' Correctly

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial explains the differences between the modal verbs 'must' and 'have to' in English. It covers their usage in expressing obligations, responsibilities, and necessities, providing examples to illustrate these concepts. The tutorial also discusses the formality of 'must' in questions, its use in different tenses, and the contraction 'have got to' as an alternative to 'have to'.

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28 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of both 'must' and 'have to' in English?

To express an obligation or necessity

To express a question

To express a wish

To express a suggestion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between 'must' and 'have to' in terms of obligation?

'Must' is used for personal obligation, 'have to' for external obligation

'Must' is used for past obligation, 'have to' for future obligation

'Must' is used for questions, 'have to' for statements

'Must' is used for suggestions, 'have to' for commands

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason 'have to' is preferred in spoken English?

It is more complex

It is more formal

It is less formal

It is incorrect

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is 'must' typically used?

When expressing a past event

When someone else imposes an obligation

When asking a question

When the speaker decides something is necessary

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences uses 'have to' correctly?

I have to going to the store.

I have to go to the store.

I have to went to the store.

I have to goes to the store.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which situation would you use 'have to'?

When describing a hypothetical situation

When an obligation is imposed by someone else

When expressing a personal opinion

When the speaker decides something is necessary

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which context is 'must' more commonly used?

In formal writing and instructions

In hypothetical scenarios

In informal spoken English

In casual conversations

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