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Modals for Lack of Necessity

Modals can be used to show the lack of necessity.

Do not have to is used to show the lack of necessity.

Do not have to is used to show the lack of necessity in the present or past by conjugating do.


  • You do not have to come early.
  • She does not have to invest in stocks.
  • We do not have to check the stock market.
  • He does not have to take a taxi.
  • They did not have to eat beef.

Will not have to can be used to show the lack of necessity in the future.

  • You will not have to come early.
  • She will not have to invest in stocks.
  • We do not have to check the stock market.
  • He will not have to take a taxi.
  • They will not have to eat beef.

Do not forget that you can contract will or do with not when speaking or when writing casually.

  • You won't have to come early.
  • She didn't have to invest in stocks.
  • They don't have to eat beef.
  • He doesn't have to take a taxi.

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