English grammar
Obligation & Advice
"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.
must / should / have to + base verb
Real Examples from Native Speakers
"And maybe when you're driving in a car, you shouldn't be on your phone anyway."
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How it works
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.
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