Expressions Of Obligation

a.

Positive Obligation
S + must + V1
Examples:
You must go now.

I must save my money.

S + have/has to + V1
Examples:
You have to come on time

He has to meet the manager at 7 a.m.

S + need to + V1
Examples:
I need to visit the landslide victims.

He needs to look at the map.

b.

Negative Obligation
S + must not + V1
Example:
You must not smoke here.

c.

No Obligation
S + dont have to + V1
Example:
You dont have to go to school because its a holiday.
S + dont need to + V1
Example:
You dont need to do it.

d.

Past Obligation
S + had to + V1
Example:
I had to take part in the meeting last night.

Expressions Of Obligation
a.

Positive Obligation
S + must + V1
Examples:
You must go now.

I must save my money.

S + have/has to + V1
Examples:
You have to come on time

He has to meet the manager at 7 a.m.

S + need to + V1
Examples:
I need to visit the landslide victims.

He needs to look at the map.

b.

Negative Obligation
S + must not + V1
Example:
You must not smoke here.

c.

No Obligation
S + dont have to + V1
Example:
You dont have to go to school because its a holiday.
S + dont need to + V1
Example:
You dont need to do it.

d.

Past Obligation
S + had to + V1
Example:
I had to take part in the meeting last night.