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Topic: MIXED MODALS 2 (CAN/ SHOULD /MUST)

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level: Intermediate (B1/B2)







Choose the more natural-sounding option.


1. This ________ be dangerous if you don't have the right equipment.
  should
  can

2. You ________ yell at your parents. It's not nice.
  shouldn't
  can't

3. I ________ have seen that movie eight times.
  can
  must

4. I can't allow you to hang around here. = I ________ have you hanging around here.
  shouldn't
  can't

5. P1: Isn't that Charlie's umbrella? P2: Yes, he ________ have left it here yesterday.
  must
  should

6. ________ I borrow your pen for a minute?
  Should
  Can

7. P1: ________ you speak Japanese? P2: No, I can't.
  Can
  Must

8. It's late. I ________ get going.
  should
  can

9. I saw that pen this morning. It ________ be around here somewhere.
  can
  must

10. I ________ understand what he's saying.
  shouldn't
  can't


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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."

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