simplepast  +  91230 Mon, 18 Apr 05 06:10 PM Is there a major difference between?: a) I have got to go...to the shops b) I have to go...to the shops simplepast Joined on Mon, Apr 18 2005 sweden New Member 05 Which school did you go to, Holmes? Elementary, my dear Watson. Difference Between

	haoqide  +  91260 Mon, 18 Apr 05 07:48 PM Hi, simplepast. a.) "I have got to go to the shops." - This sentence tends to mean that you personally feel some urgent reason to go to the shops. For example, if you heard that they were having a 50% off sale, you may say, "I have GOT to go to those shops!" b.) "I have to go to the shops." - This sentence makes me think that you have a requirement to go to the shops. You may not really want to go, but you have to go because there are things you need to buy. Does that help? -Haoqide haoqide Joined on Mon, Jul 5 2004 Nashville, TN Full Member 307