Must

English: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 2.6.10

Must

Modal verbs are verbs that affect other verbs in sentences. 'Must' is a modal verb.

Must

Must

  • 'Must' is used to show that something has to happen.
Examples

Examples

  • I must post that letter.
  • Hattie must buy popcorn.
More examples

More examples

  • We must cook more dinners.
  • We must not forget to feed Flossy.

Test yourself on Must

  • Which word is the modal verb in this sentence?

    You must listen, write, and check your work.

  • Which word should go in the gap?

    You ____ not feed the ducks.

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