Question

the villagers ______ use kerosene lamps a few years ago (must / had to)


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Answer 1

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had to {becouse it is past sentence}

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Answer 2

The villagers had to use kerosene lamps a few years ago .

Explanation :

• The villagers had to use kerosene lamps a few years ago  is the correct answer. We cannot use "must" here because it will make the sentence to look like the villagers were compelled to use kerosene lamps a few years ago.
• It was like the had the option of using kerosene lamps instead of walking without using the kerosene lamps in the dark. They had a option to use the lamp or not to use it.

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