way the phrase is often pronounced in casual speech. "Have got to" and
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What Does “Gotta” Mean?
TAhen you hear Des'rees song You Gotta Be, you may wonder what
means. "Gotta” is the short form of “ (have) got to," and is spelled the
"gotta"
Loye to" mean the same thing. For example, "You've gotta be calm” means
that it is necessary that you are calm.
In very informal language, "gotta" is sometimes written and spoken
without "have," like in the title of Des'ree's song. With or without “"have,"
"gotta" is very casual and should only be used in informal conversations.
1. Have got to" and "have to" have
(A) no difference in meaning
(B) very different meanings
(C) the same pronunciation
2. “Gotta" is sometimes spoken without "have" in
Conversations.
(A) formal
(B) polite
(C) casual
3. Which sentence is true about "gotta" ?
gotta
(A) It always needs to be used with "have."
(B) It shouldn't be used in formal speech.
(C) It is suited to business conversations.
