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have to + base verb

Band 4-5task2speaking

Used to express external obligation or necessity; past form is 'had to'.

Examples

“I have to wear a uniform at work.”

“She had to cancel her trip because of the storm.”

“He has to finish the project by Monday.”

Band 8 sentence

“Because of the new regulations, all staff have to complete the training course before starting work.”

Collocations

  • have to / has to / had to / don't have to

Common mistakes

I must go to the dentist yesterday.→I had to go to the dentist yesterday.

He have to study hard.→He has to study hard.

You must to finish this form.→You have to finish this form. / You must finish this form.

Say it for a higher band

5must + base verb→6should + base verb→7+have to + base verb

Easily confused

must + base verb

“You must wear a helmet when riding a bike in this city.”

Related words

have / has + past participlesubject + V(s) (simple present)be about to + base verbbe + V-ingso + adjective/adverb + that + clauseIf + present perfect, will + base verbNot only + clause, but also + clausewill have been + V-ing

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