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Modals- Should/shouldn't/must/mustn't

Modals- Should/shouldn't/must/mustn't

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English

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8th Grade

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should/shouldn't, obligation/advice, must/mustn't

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Modals- Should/shouldn't

Must/mustn't

To express obligation (something you have to do)

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You should read the notes carefully.

You shouldn't have a problem doing the quiz.

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Should/shouldn't

  • Used to give advice or recommendations

  • Considered as mild obligation or advice

  • Example A: You should save some money.

  • Example B: You shouldn't wake up late in the morning.

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Using should/shouldn't

  • affirmative: You should tell someone about the problem.

  • negative: You shouldn't forward nasty messages.

  • question: Should you reply?

  • short answer: Yes, you should./No. you shouldn't.

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Using must/mustn't

  • affirmative: They must stop fighting.

  • negative: You mustn't deal with the problem alone.

  • question: Must I tell my friends?

  • short answer: Yes, you must./No, you mustn't.

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EXERCISE A

Complete the sentences with should or shouldn't.

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Fill in the Blanks

You

Type answer...

spend so long playing online games.

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Fill in the Blanks

Rosie

Type answer...

shout at her sister.

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Fill in the Blanks

We

Type answer...

feed that poor stray cat. It looks starving.

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Fill in the Blanks

I

Type answer...

bake a butterscotch brownie. It sounds delicious.

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Exercise B

Write the questions using should to ask for advice.

Example: I/get/new/phone

Answer: Should I get a new phone?

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Fill in the Blanks

we/order/ a pizza?

Type answer...

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Fill in the Blanks

they/tell someone/about the problem?

Type answer...

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Fill in the Blanks

I/go to the park/with him?

Type answer...

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Fill in the Blanks

you/paint/your bedroom black?

Type answer...

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You must practice using English every day.

You mustn't give up.

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Must/mustn't

  • Used to express strong obligation (possibly based on the speaker's opinion) ;-)

  • Examples:

  • For mothers- You must study. You mustn't sleep all day long.

  • For teens: I must finish playing this level. You mustn't be concerned- exams are next year!

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Exercise C

Rewrite the sentences with must or mustn't


Examples: Do the exercise with care.

Don't forget to check your spelling.


Answers: You must do the exercise with care.

You mustn't forget to check your spelling.

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Fill in the Blanks

Don't enter before 11 a.m.

Type answer...

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Fill in the Blanks

Knock before you open the door!

Type answer...

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Fill in the Blanks

Take off your shoes.

Type answer...

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Fill in the Blanks

Don't make the bed!

Type answer...

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Fill in the Blanks

Don't move anything!

Type answer...

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Exercise D

Study the sentences. Which sentence is an obligation (something you have to do) and which one is a piece of advice?

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Multiple Select

He should eat less food.

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Obligation

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Advice

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Multiple Select

They must wear a school uniform.

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Obligation

2

Advice

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Multiple Select

We need to finish this before Mom comes home. You should hurry up.

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Obligation

2

Advice

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Multiple Select

They should get ready for their PT3 exams from now on.

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Obligation

2

Advice

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Multiple Select

The soup is piping hot. You should wait for it to cool down a bit.

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Obligation

2

Advice

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Multiple Select

They must register before they could take their online exam.

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Obligation

2

Advice

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Multiple Select

Hannah should learn how to cook.

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Obligation

2

Advice

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Doing okay so far? Only 5 questions left. ;-)


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Exercise E

Fill in the blanks using should, shouldn't, must or mustn't.

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Fill in the Blanks

You

Type answer...

post photos of people online without their permission.

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Fill in the Blanks

You

Type answer...

give your personal information to people you don't know online.

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Fill in the Blanks

You

Type answer...

write polite comments on other people's profile.

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Fill in the Blanks

You

Type answer...

believe everything people write about themselves.

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Fill in the Blanks

You

Type answer...

remember that online friends aren't the same as real friends.

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.....and we're done!

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Must/mustn't

To express obligation (something you have to do)

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