MUST and SHOULD

We use We use
MUST SHOULD
to talk about … to give …

OBLIGATION and PROHIBITION

Must (Obligation): I must do my homework.
Mustn’t (Prohibition): You mustn’t walk on the grass in the
park. It is forbidden.

ADVICE:
Should: You should eat healthy food. It’s good for you.
Shouldn’t: You shouldn’t stay up till late. It’s bad for you.
 HAVE TO and DON’T HAVE TO
We use We use
HAVE TO DON’T HAVE TO
to talk about … to say that something is …

OBLIGATION
Have to: Police officers have to wear a uniform.

NOT NECESSARY:
Don’t have to: You don’t have to pick me up. I’ll take a
taxi.