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Obligation & Advice

must / should / have to + base verb

"Must" and "have to" express strong obligation — with a key difference: "must" usually comes from the speaker, "have to" from an outside rule. "Should" gives advice or a recommendation. Getting this right is essential for sounding natural and appropriate in English.

Real Examples from Native Speakers

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"Here are five things you have to know before visiting New York."

Five Things To Know Before Visiting New York

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Formula

must / should / have to + base verb

This page combines the textbook rule with real-world English — every example is an unscripted clip from a real native speaker. You're hearing how this grammar point sounds in real life, not in a classroom.