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Must doesn't have a simple past form, that's why you have to use had to instead.
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| #3 (permalink) Wed Oct 10, 2007 5:03 am What's the simple past form of 'must'? |
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| So, we can't use might as a simple past form of must, can we? Because I've heard somebody use it... Please give me the answer... |
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| #4 (permalink) Wed Oct 10, 2007 11:18 am What's the simple past form of 'must'? |
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| Kharisma wrote: |
| So, we can't use might as a simple past form of must, can we? Because I've heard somebody use it... Please give me the answer... |
No, we can't, since 'might' is used to express possibility, not obligation. |
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| #5 (permalink) Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:16 am What's the simple past form of 'must'? |
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| O, iya... i see... thank you very much! ^_^ |
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| #6 (permalink) Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:30 am Had to |
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| I see your means. But could you tell me the differences between usage of "must" and "have to"? Thanks in advance! |
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| #8 (permalink) Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:14 am What's the simple past form of 'must'? |
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Hi Torsten
It seems I don't receive english lesson 5, I receive english lesson 4 and 6.
I have two mistakes to exercice about modal verbs
Can you send me english lesson 5, please ?
Thank you for your lessons.
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| #9 (permalink) Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:20 am What's the simple past form of 'must'? |
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Hi Claudine,
Many thanks for your message. Could you please check your email inbox again? I know that email lesson 5 has been sent out and the other subscribers have received it. Maybe it got caught in your spam filter?
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| #10 (permalink) Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:33 am What's the simple past form of 'must'? |
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Hi Torsten,
Sorry, you're right.
The message was in my spam filter.
Now, I am goint to do my exercices
Write you later (can I say that like "see you ater"?)
Claudine |
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| #11 (permalink) Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:37 am What's the simple past form of 'must'? |
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Hi Claudine,
Good to hear you found lesson number 5. As for your questions, maybe "talk to you later" would work here.
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| #12 (permalink) Mon Jul 21, 2008 19:19 pm What's the simple past form of 'must'? |
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| claudine wrote: |
Write you later (can I say that like "see you later"?)
Claudine |
To slightly derail the topic, you may occasionally see things like "write you later", "read you later", "Text you later", or my personal favorite (I actually use this) "type you later".
However, they do sound a bit funny, and indeed there's humor intended in using them, and the meaning isn't meant to be taken seriously. Usage isn't widespread, and should be avoided in any formal situation.
However, if you want to have some fun with some of your friends in a trivial email/chat situation, why not use it? :D
Just be aware that if you use it, somebody's going to laugh at you, so if your intent is to purposely try and make them laugh, then it's all good. If you don't want them laughing at you, or to think you're being silly, then avoid using it.
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| #13 (permalink) Mon Jul 21, 2008 19:46 pm What's the simple past form of 'must'? |
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Hi Skrej,
Thank you for your explanation.
As I am a funny woman, I am going to use, in my informal emel, your expression, I like it :D
Type you later
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| #14 (permalink) Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:39 am English Lesson 6 |
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Dear Mr. Torsten,
Good morning to you and my hello to all forum members. Thank you very much for your English Lesson - 6 and your coaching. I am in the process of learning new things through this English class.
As you said Today is an exciting day. When I opened my mailbox I could see your mail and I am very excited. I read the lesson and attended modal verb test. I got 10 out of 10. I am so happy. I had little confusion still I could select the correct one.
Regarding Possessive "s" the red color is possessive"s" and the blue one is verb. Is it correct ?
Through this lesson I also understood the difference between 'must & had to'.
I am anxiously waiting for your next English lesson.
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| #15 (permalink) Wed Jul 23, 2008 8:41 am What's the simple past form of 'must'? |
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Hello, Rani. We are glad you are enjoying the lessons. I hope you are 'eagerly' (= with happy anticipation) waiting for the next lesson, not 'anxiously' (= with worried anticipation).
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