EXPRESSING

OBLIGATION
Obligation = an act or course of action to which a person is morally
or legally bound; a duty or commitment.
 OBLIGATION IN THE
PRESENT:

Obligation in the present:

I have to finish my work before this evening.
I have got to learn English if I want to live in the USA.
I must see the doctor soon because I don't feel well.
It is obligatory that I stop when the traffic light turn red.
It is necessary that I take a taxi. I'm late.
OBLIGATION IN THE PAST:
I had to work extra hours to pay my bills.
 OBLIGATION IN
THE FUTURE:
Obligation in the future:
•I'll have to borrow money.
 Things to remember:
1. The difference between "Have to" and "must" is that "have to "indicates that someone else has imposed
conditions on us.
2. The simple past of "must" is "had to".
3. The simple future of "must" is "will have to".
4. Should also expresses obligation. But there is a difference between must / have to and should:
•must / have to = 100% obligation. "When the traffic light turn red, you must stop."
•should = 50% obligation. It's more an advice than an obligation. " You look tired. you should have a rest."