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Modal verbs for necessity and advice

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Modal verbs for necessity and advice

must, have to, need to and should

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must, have to and need to

These are used to say that something is necessary or obligatory.Examples

  • There's nothing more I can do for you now. You must get in touch with the seller if you want to get a refund.
  • Unfortunately, you didn't get back to us in time. I have to cancel the transaction now and refund the buyer.
  • The seller needs to reupload the item so you can repurchase it.

must, have to and need to

Here's something to note:

  • In general, must refers to an internal feeling, whereas have to can also refer to an external obligation, e.g. a rule, a time, limit, etc.
  • We normally use have to for things that happen repeatedly with adverbs of frequency like always, often, and regularly.
  • Must not shows that it is important for something NOT to happen or take place.

should

This is used to say that something isa good idea.Example

  • Please send me a screenshot of your debits for the last three months. You should cover any confidential information.

PRACTICE

Choose the correct modal verb to complete the sentences.

GO

Question 1/3

You ___________ smoke at work. The building is a non-smoking area.

Wrong musn't

Wrong shouldn't

Wrong needn't

PLCH

Great!

NEXT

Not quite!

The answer is "mustn't" because it's important that no one smoke there.

NEXT

Question 2/3

To get a refund, you ____________ send us photos that show the item does not match its description.

Wrong needn't

Wrong must

Wrong have to

PLCH

Great!

NEXT

Not quite!

The answer is "have to because it's the general rule. That's the way things work and the only way for this member to get a refund.

NEXT

Question 3/3

You __________ mention what shipping options you use so you avoid any confusion with potential buyers.

Wrong must

Wrong should

Wrong have to

PLCH

Great!

END

Not quite!

The answer is "should" because it's a recommendation. We're just telling them it's a good idea to do so.

END

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