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:
You should take some medicine.
He shouldn't play with money.
Should I pay with cash or credit card?
We use must to mean something is very important:
You mustn't arrive late anymore.
I must get up soon.
You must study harder!
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