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We often use must to say that something is essential or necessary, for example:
* I must go.
Structure of Must
Must is a modal auxiliary verb. It is followed by a main verb. The structure is:
subject + must + main verb
The main verb is the base verb (infinitive without "to").
Look at these examples:
NOTE:
Use of Must
In general, must expresses personal obligation. Must expresses what the speaker thinks is necessary. Must is subjective.
Look at these examples:
* I must stop smoking.
* You must visit us soon.
* He must work harder.
In each of the above cases, the "obligation" is the opinion or idea of the person speaking. In fact, it is not a real obligation. It is not imposed from outside.
NOTE:
We can use must to talk about the present or the future.
Look at these examples:
* I must go now. (present)
* I must call my mother tomorrow. (future)
We cannot use must to talk about the past. We use have to to talk about the past.
# Modal Verbs : Must not, Mustn't (prohibition)
* I must go.
Structure of Must
Must is a modal auxiliary verb. It is followed by a main verb. The structure is:
subject + must + main verb
The main verb is the base verb (infinitive without "to").
Look at these examples:
NOTE:
Use of Must
In general, must expresses personal obligation. Must expresses what the speaker thinks is necessary. Must is subjective.
Look at these examples:
* I must stop smoking.
* You must visit us soon.
* He must work harder.
In each of the above cases, the "obligation" is the opinion or idea of the person speaking. In fact, it is not a real obligation. It is not imposed from outside.
NOTE:
We can use must to talk about the present or the future.
Look at these examples:
* I must go now. (present)
* I must call my mother tomorrow. (future)
We cannot use must to talk about the past. We use have to to talk about the past.
# Modal Verbs : Must not, Mustn't (prohibition)
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