How to use HAVE TO in English

Hello Students,

The use of "have to" is very popular as a modal verb phrase. It's similar to "must," but it's more popular than "must" despite being more difficult to use. Use "have to" when talking about responsibilities and obligations.

Blue Level Lesson Twenty-four shows how to use "have to" in the present tense. Part 2 of this lesson shows how to use "have to" to form questions in the present tense and the past tense.

If you feel confident about your ability to use "have to," try the exercise below.

Directions: Use "have to" with the main verb for each sentence or question. Some of these are in the present tense. Some are in the past tense. Some are negative. The verb in parentheses is the main verb.

1. ______ you ______ _______ _______ to work today? (go, present tense)

2. My son _____ _____ _____ for a test. (study, present tense)

3. What _______ you ______ _____ ______ yesterday? (do, past tense)

4. The tenants _______ _______ _______ their rent on time. (pay, present tense)

5. He _______ _______ _______ _______ at the airport until 9 o'clock. (be, past tense, negative)

6. We _______ _______ _______ _______ yet. (leave, present tense, negative)

7. ________ he _______ _______ _______ the grass? (mow, present tense)

8. You _______ _______ _________ English every day. (practice, present tense)

9. They ________ ________ _________ _________ ______ early this morning. (get up, past tense, negative)

10. Maria _______ _______ _______ at work by 5 a.m. (be, present tense)

The answers are below.

The word of the day is "folk."

That's all folks! 

Have a good day!

 

 

Your teacher,

Paul

PEACE!

Answers:

1. Do you have to go to work today? (go, present tense)

2. My son has to study for a test. (study, present tense)

3. What did you have to do yesterday? (do, past tense)

4. The tenants have to pay their rent on time. (pay, present tense)

5. He didn't have to be at the airport until 9 o'clock. (be, past tense, negative)

6. We don't have to leave yet. (leave, present tense, negative)

7. Does he have to mow the grass? (mow, present tense)

8. You have to practice English every day. (practice, present tense)

9. They didn't have to get up early this morning. (get up, past tense, negative)

10. Maria has to be at work by 5 a.m. (be, present tense)