Modal Verbs

Obligation / Prohibition Ability / Permission

Must : Obligation . Personal Opinion .You decide Ability : Can

*I must study more .You must clean the car . Present :Mary can drive .
Mustnt :Prohibition .Dont do it . Past : Mary couldnt drive when she was 12 .
*You mustnt eat in the classroom . Future :Mary will be able to drive next year.
Have to : Obligation .Laws or rules . Permission MAY / MIGHT CAN COULD
*I have to wear a uniform
Asking for permission :May/Can/Could
Don t have to : it is not necessary
*I dont have to work on Sundays .
DONT HAVE TO means the same as NEEDNT .
Past : I had to FUTURE : I will have to