7. HAVE TO


We use have to:
  • to show it is necessary to do something.
EXAMPLE: I have to leave now as they are waiting for me.

  • when circumstances dictate that we do something.
EXAMPLE: He has to see the doctor every month to treat his skin disorder.

  • for the present or future.
EXAMPLE: All of us have to attend a meeting now.
EXAMPLE: We have to work late tomorrow.

  • with the past tense.
EXAMPLE: We had to do the training in order to be eligible.

  • in place of have got to. There is no difference in meaning.
EXAMPLE: I have to/have got to give a talk tomorrow.

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