Grammar music -Modals should-have to

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Modals

should
have to
must

should

I shouldn't have eaten that lego block!

SHOULD =  advice to some else or yourself.

• something you should do
• or shouldn't have done

HAVE TO

You have to wear a seatbelt.
HAVE TO =something that is required (by law)

DON'T HAVE TO

You don't have to wear a tie.

This is not a formal party.
It means you CAN wear a tie but you don't really have to

MUST

You must not step on a landmine!
It's really important that you DON'T do this.
You don't have to step on a landmine. incorrect. It means you are not obliged to do it

DIDN'T HAVE TO

You didn't have to wait for me so long.
In PAST TENSE use have to (NOT MUST)

Ladies are kindly asked to note the following:
• Midriffs must be covered.

Gentlemen: it it is a requirement to wear either black or grey
morning dress which must include:
• A waistcoat and tie (no cravats)
• A black or grey top hat
• Black shoes

Nothing. This ... be nothing to a love like what
we got.

1. should
2. must
3. has to
4. have to

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