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Must vs have to
Must vs have to
Structure:
must (internal/personal) vs have to (external/rules)
In practice, 'must' and 'have to' are often interchangeable in affirmative sentences, but their negatives are very different.
Example:
I must remember to call Mum. (personal feeling) / I have to start work at 8 a.m. (company rule)
Examples
I must remember to call Mum.
(personal feeling) / I have to start work at 8 a.m.
(company rule)
Practice
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