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Must: when we think it is important
to do something.
I must have my passport.

Mustn’t: “Don’t do this!”

You mustn’t use your phone on the
plane.

Must has no PAST or FUTURE tense

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Have to/don’t have to: when
something think it is/isn’t necessary.
You have to wear your seatbelt.
(=you must)

You don’t have to carry all your money.

(= it’s not necessary)
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HAD TO = past tense of
MUST / HAVE TO
I had to book the tickets online.
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WILL HAVE TO = future tense of
MUST/HAVE TO
You will have to talk to your leader if
you have any problems.
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I must get my hair cut – it’s getting in my
eyes.

I have to get my hair cut every month because

I’m a policeman.
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We don’t have to bring dictionaries to class
because the teacher has enough for everyone.

We mustn’t use dictionaries in the exam.