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"You have to have participated" vs "You must have taking part"

Both phrases are attempting to convey the idea that someone needed to be involved in an activity in the past. However, the first phrase 'you have to have participated' is the correct and commonly used construction in English. The second phrase 'you must have taking part' contains an error with the verb form 'taking' which should be 'taken'.

Last Updated: March 22, 2024

You have to have participated

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the necessity of having been involved in an activity in the past.

This phrase is used to indicate a requirement or obligation for someone to have been part of an event or activity in the past.

Alternatives:

  • you needed to have participated
  • you were required to have participated
  • you had to participate
  • you must have participated
  • you should have participated

You must have taking part

This phrase is incorrect due to the verb form 'taking' which should be 'taken'.


Alternatives:

  • you must have taken part
  • you had to have taken part
  • you were required to have taken part
  • you should have taken part
  • you needed to have taken part

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