Must (mst)

Afirmative

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Negative

Must is a modal auxiliary verb. In one of its meanings, it is used to give strong advice or orders (to oneself or to other people). I must write to her. I haven't written to her for ages!. I really must stop smoking.

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As you can see, when must is used, the obligation comes from the speaker. It is a kind of internal obligation.

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Negative form of must: mustn't means that it is neccesary that you do not do something.In other words, it is used to tell people not to do things. The baby is asleep...you mustn't shout! You mustn't move any of these papers. They are very important.

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NOTE on the negative form of the verb to need. If you say that you needn't do something or you don't need to do something you mean that it is not neccesary for you to do something. We point out this because foreign students of the English language tend to make mistakes when using the negative of must and the negative form of need. You needn't stay in your room, but you must stay in the hotel

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Afirmative form Must = Obligation I must go to the library. Negative Form = Prohibition You must not talk to strangers. Interrogative = Doubt Must we do everything today? Must + Have = assumption or necessity Sally must have forgotten about the meeting.