GRAMMAR REVIEW! Can, should, must
Here are some tips on using
can,
should, and
must:
1.
CAN - Possibility or ability
Meaning: Shows that something is possible or that someone has the ability to do something.
Usage:
Ability:
"I can swim."
Permission:
"You can leave early today."
Possibility:
"It can get cold at night."
2.
SHOULD - Advice or recommendation
Meaning: Suggests what is right, good, or recommended. Not as strong as "must."
Usage:
Advice:
"You should eat more vegetables."
Expectation:
"The train should arrive at 6 PM."
Mild Obligation:
"You should apologize to her."
3.
MUST - Strong obligation or necessity
Meaning: Expresses a strong rule, requirement, or necessity. Much stronger than "should."
Usage:
Obligation:
"You must wear a seatbelt."
Strong Advice:
"You must see that movie — it's amazing!"
Deduction:
"She must be tired after that long trip."
Don't forget to check out our other free exercises on modals:
Mixed modals 1 (should, can, must) (I)
Mixed modals 2 (should, can, must) (I)
MODALS with the INFINITIVE 1 (B)
MODALS with the INFINITIVE 2 (B)
MODALS (Couldn't/Might Not) (I)
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