English grammar
Have to, don't have to
Talk about what you have to do.
From the scene I have to go
In short
Have to + verb means it's necessary; he or she has to. Don't have to means it isn't necessary.
Your turn
Which one goes with he / she / someone?
Options: Do you have to...? (not "Have you to...?") · has to pay (not "have to") · have to work
Show answer
he / she / someone → has to pay (not "have to")
How it works
Have to + base verb = it is necessary: I have to work (not "I must to work" or "I have to worked").
Good to know
With he / she / someone, say has to. Ask with Do you have to...?
I / you / we / they have to work
Javi
I have to go. I have to work.
Tengo que irme. Tengo que trabajar.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
I have to go. I (blank).
Options: have to work · has to pay · Do you have to
Show answer
Javi
I have to go. I have to work.
Tengo que irme. Tengo que trabajar.
he / she / someone has to pay (not "have to")
Javi
Someone has to pay the rent, Nuria.
Alguien tiene que pagar el alquiler, Nuria.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Someone (blank) the rent, Nuria.
Options: have to work · Do you have to · has to pay
Show answer
Javi
Someone has to pay the rent, Nuria.
Alguien tiene que pagar el alquiler, Nuria.
question Do you have to...? (not "Have you to...?")
Nuria
Again? Do you have to work so much?
¿Otra vez? ¿Tienes que trabajar tanto?
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Again? (blank) work so much?
Options: Do you have to · Has to pay · Don't have to
Show answer
Nuria
Again? Do you have to work so much?
¿Otra vez? ¿Tienes que trabajar tanto?
not necessary don't have to (≠ mustn't)
Javi
You don't have to come with me.
No hace falta que vengas conmigo.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
You (blank) come with me.
Options: have to work · has to pay · don't have to
Show answer
Javi
You don't have to come with me.
No hace falta que vengas conmigo.
Watch out
Don't have to = it isn't necessary, you can choose (You don't have to come) — it does NOT mean "mustn't".
Common mistake
Not have or is here. Someone = he / she.
Someone has to pay the rent, Nuria.
Alguien tiene que pagar el alquiler, Nuria.
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| I / you / we / they | have to work |
|---|---|
| he / she / someone | has to pay (not "have to") |
| question | Do you have to...? (not "Have you to...?") |
| not necessary | don't have to (≠ mustn't) |
More lines from the story
- NuriaI don't have to... but I'm coming with you anyway.No hace falta... pero voy contigo igualmente.
- JaviYes... I have to pay the bills.Sí... tengo que pagar las facturas.