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Should vs Ought to vs Must vs Have to |
14 Apr 2024
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The modal verbs should, ought to, have to and must are all used to show obligation. The tone and strength of the obligation can vary based upon which modal is being used.
Here are the same sentences using the modal verbs have to and must:
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