You have to do your homework.

You don’t look so good. You have to go to the doctor.

I had to buy a new phone.
Students will have to register for the new course before September 1st.

- “have to” is used to describe obligations – things that are necessary

to do, or strong recommendations – things that we’re advised to do.
- “have to” can be used in all tenses.
- “Have to” + base.
You must wear your seatbelt. It’s the law.
You must be punctual, otherwise, people will dislike you.
You must come to lunch. The whole family will be there.

- “must” is used to describe obligations – things that are necessary to

do, or strong recommendations – things that we’re advised to do.
- “must” is a modal verb.
- “must” only exist in the present form.
- “must” can be used with a future meaning.
- “must” + base
You have to come to the meeting tomorrow. The manager will
interview everybody.
If you’re busy, you don’t have to come to the meeting tomorrow. It’s
just a meet and greet.

- “don’t have to” is used to say that there’s no obligation.

- “don’t have to” + base
You don’t have to use your phone for online classes.
You must not use your phone in Mr. Christopher’s class.

- “don’t have to” and “must” have different meanings.

- “don’t have to” = it’s not necessary.
- “must not” = you can’t/it’s not allowed/it’s prohibited/it’s against the
law”.
- You can’t use your phone in Mr. Christopher’s class.
- You are not allowed to use your phone in Mr. Christopher’s class.
I think people should start worrying about climate change.
If you’re not happy in your marriage, you should talk to your partner.
You shouldn’t smoke. It causes cancer.
The government should raise taxes.

- “should” is used to give advice or opinions.

- “should is a modal verb.
- “should” + base