Should vs Must

What does should express?

• A suggestion & advice

• A responsibility

• A strong obligation

What does must express?

• A good idea

• A strong obligation (that comes from the speaker)

• A suggestion

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

We __________ protect our environment or our resources will disappear.

• should

• must

• shouldn't

• don't must

Customers __________ bring reusable bags when shopping.

• should

• should not

• must not

• mustn't

Banks __________ examine all documents before processing them.

• must

• should

• shouldn't

• mustn't

If you have a sore throat, you __________ drink cold water.

• must

• shouldn't

• should

Rewrite: I suggest studying in advance if you want to pass the test.

• You must study in advance to pass the test.

• You should study in advance to pass the test.

• You shouldn't study in advance to pass the test.

Rewrite: Don't park your car on sidewalks. It's illegal.

• You must not park your car on sidewalks.

• You shouldn't park your car on sidewalks.

• You must park your car on sidewalks.

Choose the incorrect sentence:

• We shouldn't go. It's getting late.

• You should watch Game of Thrones. It's great!

• I shouldn't tell you this, but your boyfriend is cheating on you.

Choose the correct sentence:

• You must drink and drive.

• You must fasten your seatbelt if you want me to give you a ride.

• You must to pay your taxes.