Obligation

Expressing obligation is a phrase that states a obligated. In English there are several phrases that can be used to express a obligated, such as:

–   It is an obligation…
–   It is compulsion…
–   Must
–   Ought to
–   Should
–   etc.

Some expressions commonly used to express obligations are as follows:

· I must try it again.

But, if you think it is not a necessary thing, you can say:

· You don’t have to go now.

· He doesn’t have to do it.

· You don’t need to go to school because it’s a holiday.

· It is not necessary for us to go now.

1. S +must+verb

Example: I must save my money.

2. S+have/has to+verb

Examples: You have to come on time.

He has to meet the manager at 7 a.m.

3. S+need to+verb

Examples: I need to visit the landslide victims.

He needs to look at the map.

S+must not+ verb

Example: You must not smoke here.

1. S+don’t have+verb

Example: You don’t have to go to school because it’s a holiday.

2. S+don’t need to+verb

Example: You don’t need to do it.

S+had to+verb

Example: I had to take part in the meeting last night.

Dini: Hy Sita!

Sita: Hy Dini.

Dini: You look sad. Is something bad happen?

Sita: Yes. I feel disappointed with myself.

Dini: Why?

Sita: Here! Look at my examination result. It is bad.

Dini: Don’t worry. You can do well on the next examination.

Sita: I don’t know. I am not sure.

Dini: One thing that you must do is to study even harder than you did before. I know you can do it.

Sita: Thank’s Dini.

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