Modal verbsEnglish level A2
Have to
Use it for an obligation caused by rules, circumstances, or external pressure.
Rule
Have to means obligation because of a rule or situation. Don't have to means it is not necessary, not that it is forbidden.
Formula
| Positive (+) | I/you/we/they + have to + V1He/She/It + has to + V1 | I have to work.She has to go. |
|---|---|---|
| Negative (-) | I/you/we/they + don't have to + V1He/She/It + doesn't have to + V1 | I don't have to work.He doesn't have to go. |
| Question (?) | Do/Does + subject + have to + V1? | Do you have to work?Does she have to go? |
Common mistakes
Wrong: He have to go.Correct: He has to go.
Notes
- don't have to = it is not necessary (you have a choice)
- mustn't = it is forbidden
- Past: had to (for all subjects)
- Future: will have to
Practice
She missing word go now - her shift starts soon.
You missing word come - it's optional.