Examlpe of Modal Verbs of Necessity
Examlpe of Modal Verbs of Necessity
I hope you're doing well. Elsa my kid has an assignment focusing on modal verbs of necessity, and we came across a sentence that's a bit tricky: "I ___ finish my homework before I can go out." We’re unsure whether to use "must" or "have to." Could you kindly assist us in understanding the correct usage here? Thank you!
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Last update: 1 month ago
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Hello! "Must" is for personal obligation (you feel it's necessary).
"Have to" is for external obligation (someone else or rules require it. Like rules, schedules, or other people).
Both are correct, but the choice depends on whether the obligation feels personal or imposed by external factors.
In your sentence:
"I ___ finish my homework before I can go out."
- If the sentence reflects something you personally feel is necessary, then "must" would work:
"I must finish my homework before I can go out." - If it's more about external pressure (like a rule or something someone else requires), then "have to" would be correct:
"I have to finish my homework before I can go out."
Hope that helps!
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