Expressing obligation

Obligation in the present:

  • I have to finish my work before this evening.
  • I have got to learn English if I want to live in the USA.
  • I must see the doctor soon because I don’t feel well.
  • It is obligatory that I stop when the traffic light turn red.
  • It is necessary that I take a taxi. I’m late.

Obligation in the past:

  • I had to work extra hours to pay my bills.

Obligation in the future:

  • I’ll have to borrow money.

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