- "gotta" means = have to
- This is normal, informal, everyday speech.
- Not used in questions with "Do/Does/Did".
- Use "have to" in formal writing and speaking.
NOTE:
He's, She's, It's or name
INFORMAL SPOKEN ENGLISH:
-> She's gotta clean her apartment ! >
-> Rosana's gotta clean her apartment! >
FORMAL ENGLISH:
-> She has to clean her apartment.
INFORMAL SPOKEN ENGLISH:
-> She's gotta clean her apartment ! >
-> Rosana's gotta clean her apartment! >
FORMAL ENGLISH:
-> She has to clean her apartment.
- I've, You've, We've and They've
- Use the "ve" or not. Either is ok.
INFORMAL SPOKEN ENGLISH:
-> They've gotta clean the apartment. >
FORMAL ENGLISH:
-> They have to clean the apartment.
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