Had to, didn't have to: Regeln in der Vergangenheit (A2)

Nimm had to + Verb für etwas, das du in der Vergangenheit tun musstest.

had to + Verb

• I had to walk home last night.
• She had to take the bus.
• Probier es aus: Woman: Why weren't you at the party last night? Man: I ___ study for a test. Wähle aus, was der Mann sagt. (had to / didn't have to / has to) Antwort: had to — Er hat die Party gestern Abend wegen einer Prüfung verpasst, also musste er lernen: had to.

didn't have to + Verb

Nimm didn't have to + Verb, wenn es keine Regel gab und du wählen konntest.

• I didn't have to go to school today.
• Probier es aus: Man: Was the form long? Woman: No. I ___ write much. Just my name and address. Wähle aus, was die Frau sagt. (didn't have to / had to / don't have to) Antwort: didn't have to — Auf dem Formular brauchte sie nur Name und Adresse, also musste sie nicht viel schreiben: didn't have to.

Fragen: Did you have to …?

Wenn du nach einer Regel in der Vergangenheit fragst, sagst du Did you have to + Verb?

• Did you have to wear a uniform at school?
• Did he have to pay for the ticket?
• Probier es aus: Man: ___ get up early for the trip? Woman: Yes. The train left at six, so I got up at five. Wähle aus, was der Mann sagt. (Did you have to / Do you have to / Did you forget to) Antwort: Did you have to — Die Reise ist vorbei, und wegen der Abfahrtszeit musste sie um fünf aufstehen, also fragt er Did you have to.