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31 January
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How do I make this "must" in the past tense? Might?
Students must not use cell phones in class. But I used behind teachers back.
How do I make this "must" in the past tense? Might?
Students must not use cell phones in class. But I used behind teachers back.
Students must not use cell phones in class. But I used behind teachers back.
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31 January
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You could say "Students must not have used cell phones," but this could mean "The evidence proves that the students did not use cell phones." I'd just say "students were not allowed to use cell phones."
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You could say "Students must not have used cell phones," but this could mean "The evidence proves that the students did not use cell phones." I'd just say "students were not allowed to use cell phones."
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