Модальный глагол Must
Модальный глагол must выражает необходимость или обязанность совершения действия в силу определённых обстоятельств, а также используется для приказов или советов.
Формы модального глагола Must
Настоящее время:
- I must (must not, mustn’t)
- You must (must not, mustn’t)
- He/She/It must (must not, mustn’t)
- We must (must not, mustn’t)
- They must (must not, mustn’t)
У модального глагола must нет форм прошедшего и будущего времени, поэтому для этих времён используется модальный глагол have to:
- You will have to be in the theater by 7 o’clock if you don’t want to be late.
- I had to wake up at 6 today.
Употребление модального глагола Must
1. Для выражения необходимости или обязанности:
- I must ensure that the cargoes reach their destination.
- We must complete the house by autumn.
- People must take care of the environment.
- People have to conserve natural resources to avoid an energy crisis.
2. Для выражения приказа:
- You must prepare the monthly sales report.
- Children, you must go to bed now!
3. Для запретов (отрицательные приказы):
- You must not use the computer for more than 6 hours straight.
- You must not distract students during the lessons.
4. Для выражения уверенности или высокой вероятности:
- He must be on his way here.
- John must be exhausted after his hike.
- He must never have been abroad.
- You must be unfamiliar with this device.
- You must not be familiar with this device.
5. Для придания эмоциональности предложению:
- At this moment, when I have no money, they must fire me.
- When I am in such a hurry, she must forget her purse at home.
Примеры предложений
1. Для выражения необходимости:
- I must finish my homework by tonight.
- You must clean your room before guests arrive.
- You must not park here.
- She must be the new manager.
- Just when I needed help, he must disappear.