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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

Question 1 of 30 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "I must remember to call Mum."

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