Modal verbs – have to, must, need to

Modal verbs

Have to, must and need to are similar and can be used in various ways. ​Let’s take a look at each one in detail:

modal verb – have to

Here are the ways in which we use ‘have to’ as a modal.

• advice (to advise someone)
• necessity (a requirement)
• persuade (to persuade someone to do something)

 

Take a look at the pictures below, you’ll find the function of ‘have to’ as a modal and examples in everyday use.

modal verb – must

You mustn’t procrastinate, you must learn the uses of ‘must’ today without delay.

Here are the ways in which we use ‘must’ as a modal.

• necessity (a requirement)
• persuade (to persuade someone to do something)
• prohibit (stop someone doing something)

 

Take a look at the pictures below, you’ll find the function of ‘must’ as a modal and examples in everyday use.

modal verb – need to

Here is another modal you need to learn today. Check out the ways in which we use ‘need to’ as a modal.

• necessity (a requirement)​

 

Take a look at the pictures below, you’ll find the function of ‘need to’ as a modal and examples in everyday use.

modal verb quiz – have to, must, need to

Now you must test yourself with this quiz. You need to know about modals to become a pro.

answers :   1. have to/must/need to   2. needn’t/don’t have to   3. must   4. have to/must/need to    5. have to/must/need to   6. mustn’t   7. need to    8. didn’t have to