Modal_Verbs_Must_and_Have_to_Presentation.pptx

Modal verbs are special helping verbs that express a speaker’s attitude or mood about an action. They show ability, permission, obligation, possibility, or necessity.

1. Modal Verbs: Must and Have to

2. What Are Modal Verbs? Modal verbs are helping verbs that show the speaker’s attitude or mood. Examples: can, should, must, have to, may, might. Today we’ll focus on expressing obligation and necessity using 'must' and 'have to'.

3. Using 'Must' 'Must' expresses a strong obligation or personal necessity. Structure: Subject + must + base verb Examples: You must wear a seatbelt. I must study for my test. We must be on time.

4. Using 'Have to' 'Have to' expresses an external obligation or a rule from outside. Structure: Subject + have/has to + base verb Examples: I have to do my homework. She has to wear a uniform. They have to pay taxes.

5. Difference Between 'Must' and 'Have to' 'Must' = personal obligation or advice. I must call my mom. (I feel it’s necessary) 'Have to' = rule or external requirement. I have to wear a uniform. (It’s the rule) In many cases, both can be used with little difference in meaning.

6. Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks Complete the sentences with 'must' or 'have to': 1. You _______ finish your homework before playing. 2. I _______ see the doctor; I feel very sick. 3. We _______ wear a uniform at school. 4. She _______ clean her room — her parents told her. 5. They _______ arrive on time for the meeting.

7. Answers: Exercise 1 1. must 2. must 3. have to 4. has to 5. must

8. Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Option Select the correct answer (must / have to): 1. You _______ study hard if you want to pass. 2. My mom says I _______ wash the dishes. 3. We _______ be quiet in the library. 4. I _______ wear glasses to see well. 5. He _______ go to work early every day.

9. Answers: Exercise 2 1. must 2. have to 3. must 4. have to 5. has to

10. Practice: Speaking Activity Work in pairs and discuss: What are things you must do every day? What are things you have to do because of rules or parents? Example: – I must brush my teeth. – I have to wear a uniform to school.

11. Summary • Use 'must' for personal obligation. • Use 'have to' for external obligation or rules. • Structure: – Must: Subject + must + base verb – Have to: Subject + have/has to + base verb Practice using both forms in speaking and writing!