Must vs Have To worksheet

Level A2–B1
3 pages, A4
Answer key included

The rule as a picture, 5 multiple-choice questions, 3 sentences to correct and a short writing task. Free to print and copy for your class or for self-study.

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Worksheet · Level A2–B1

Must vs Have To

NameDate

In the positive they're very close. Must often shows the speaker's own feeling or a written rule: I must call my mum. Passengers must wear seatbelts. Have to shows an obligation from outside: I have to wear a uniform at work. In the past, only had to works.

Must · I decide, or a written rule

I must call my mum. It's her birthday.

must · have to

must · have to: necessary

I decided

Have to · a rule from outside

I have to call the bank before 5.

must · have to

must · have to: necessary

the bank closes at 5

1. Choose the right answer

Circle a or b.

1.
Yesterday I wait two hours for the bus.a) mustb) had to
2.
I have to fill in this form?a) Dob) Must
3.
Will we pay for parking?a) mustb) have to
4.
You leave yet. Stay for dessert!a) mustn'tb) don't have to
5.
When I was at school, we wear a uniform.a) had tob) must

2. Correct the mistake

Each sentence has one mistake. Write the correct sentence.

1.
I must work late yesterday.
2.
Do I must bring anything?
3.
She musts leave now.

3. Your turn

Write two sentences about your own life: one with Must and one with Have to. Then explain the difference to a partner.

Answer key

Must vs Have To

1. Choose the right answer

1.b) had to Must has no past form: had to.
2.a) Do Questions with have to use do.
3.b) have to Must has no future form: will have to.
4.b) don't have to Not necessary: don't have to.
5.a) had to Past obligation: had to.

2. Correct the mistake

1.I had to work late yesterday. Must has no past form: had to.
2.Do I have to bring anything? Questions with do take have to.
3.She must leave now. Modals never take -s.

3. Your turn

Answers will vary. Check that each sentence follows the rule on page 1, or paste them into Clarigram to have them checked.

Must vs Have To worksheet

Level A2–B1
3 pages, A4
Answer key included

The rule as a picture, 5 multiple-choice questions, 3 sentences to correct and a short writing task. Free to print and copy for your class or for self-study.

Download PDF

Want the explanation first? Read the Must vs Have To lesson

Worksheet · Level A2–B1

Must vs Have To

NameDate

Must · I decide, or a written rule

I must call my mum. It's her birthday.

must · have to

must · have to: necessary

I decided

Have to · a rule from outside

I have to call the bank before 5.

must · have to

must · have to: necessary

the bank closes at 5

1. Choose the right answer

Circle a or b.

1.
Yesterday I wait two hours for the bus.a) mustb) had to
2.
I have to fill in this form?a) Dob) Must
3.
Will we pay for parking?a) mustb) have to
4.
You leave yet. Stay for dessert!a) mustn'tb) don't have to
5.
When I was at school, we wear a uniform.a) had tob) must

2. Correct the mistake

Each sentence has one mistake. Write the correct sentence.

1.
I must work late yesterday.
2.
Do I must bring anything?
3.
She musts leave now.

3. Your turn

Write two sentences about your own life: one with Must and one with Have to. Then explain the difference to a partner.

Answer key

Must vs Have To

1. Choose the right answer

1.b) had to Must has no past form: had to.
2.a) Do Questions with have to use do.
3.b) have to Must has no future form: will have to.
4.b) don't have to Not necessary: don't have to.
5.a) had to Past obligation: had to.

2. Correct the mistake

1.I had to work late yesterday. Must has no past form: had to.
2.Do I have to bring anything? Questions with do take have to.
3.She must leave now. Modals never take -s.

3. Your turn

Answers will vary. Check that each sentence follows the rule on page 1, or paste them into Clarigram to have them checked.