Exercises

Unit 31 · have to and must

31.1

Complete the sentences using have / has / had to …

Complete the sentences using haveUse the verbs in brackets

1Robert can’t come out with us this evening. He has to work late. (he / work)(Example)

2‘The bus was late this morning.’ ‘How long did you have to wait ?’ (you / wait)(Example)

I don’t have much time. in ten minutes. (I / go)

‘I’m afraid I can’t stay long.’ ‘What time ?’ (you / go)

Joe starts work at 5 am every day, which means at four. (he / get up)

We nearly missed the bus this morning. to catch it. (we / run)

Is Lisa usually free on Saturdays or ? (she / work)

There was nobody to help me. everything by myself. (I / do)

How old to have a driving licence? (you / be)

There was a lot of noise from the street. the window. (we / close)

Was the exhibition free, or to go in? (you / pay)

31.2

Complete the sentences using have / has / had to + the verbs in the list

Complete the sentences using haveSome sentences are negativeI don

1I’m not working tomorrow, so I don’t have to get up early.(Example)

2Steve didn’t know how to change the settings on his phone. I had to show him.(Example)

Excuse me a moment – I a phone call. I won’t be long.

You can let me know later what you want to do. You now.

I couldn’t find the street I wanted. I somebody for directions.

This car park is free. You .

A man was slightly injured in the accident, but he to hospital.

Jane has a senior position in the company. She important decisions.

The train was very full and there were no seats free. We all the way.

When Patrick starts his new job next month, he 50 miles to work every day.

31.3

In some of these sentences, must is wrong or unnatural

1It’s later than I thought. I must go. OK (I have to go is also correct)(Example)

2I must start work every day at 8.30. I have to start work(Example)

I must remember to call Sarah tomorrow.

I couldn’t get a taxi last night. I must walk home.

You must come and see us again soon.

Tom isn’t going out this evening. He must study for his exam.

We can’t go the usual way because the road is closed. We must go another way.

Julia wears glasses. She must wear glasses since she was very young.

31.4

Complete the sentences with mustn’t , don’t have to or doesn’t have to

Complete the sentences with mustn’tdon’t have to or doesn’t have to .

1I don’t want anyone to know about our plan. You mustn’t tell anyone.(Example)

2Richard doesn’t have to wear a suit to work, but he usually does.(Example)

There’s a lift in the building, so we climb the stairs.

I promised Kate I’d call her tomorrow. I forget.

I’m not very busy. I have a few things to do, but I do them now.

Sophie likes weekends because she get up early.

You be a good player to enjoy a game of tennis.

You should keep trying to find a job. You give up.

I eat too much. I’m supposed to be on a diet.

We have plenty of time before our flight. We check in yet. ➜ Additional exercise 16 (page 311)

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