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I should study tonight.
I must do well on my test next week.
Should / Must + Base Verb
- I must study tonight.
- Brenda and Phil should get married.
- I should do my laundry.
Positive Sentences
I You He She It We They |
should must |
study tonight. make an appointment. go shopping. |
Negative Sentences
I You He She It We They |
should not must not |
study tonight. make an appointment. go shopping. |
Yes / No Questions:
Should* |
I you he she it we they |
do the housework? |
Questions and short answers with must are not common.
Short Answers
Yes, I should.* |
No, I should not / shouldn't.* |
Questions and short answers with must are not common.
Wh Questions:
Where | should* | I you he she it we they |
go? |
Questions and short answers with must are not common.
Use
Should means something is a good idea or advice:
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You should take some medicine.
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He shouldn't play with money.
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Should I pay with cash or credit card?
We use must to mean something is very important:
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You mustn't arrive late anymore.
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I must get up soon.
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You must study harder!
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