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In this lesson, we will learn about how to use ‘must’ and ‘should’.
Hey Jack! Tell me, do you know the difference between ‘must’ and ‘should’?
I think I do. You use these words when you suggest that somebody has to do something.
That’s right. You must learn the difference between these two words.
You used must instead of should, you could also have said ‘You should learn the difference between these two words’. Right?
That’s right! But learning the difference is very important, that’s why you must know it.
So when something is very important you use must?
Correct! When you can’t avoid doing something, or doing it is very important, then you use ‘must’.
And you use ‘should’ when you want to recommend that something should be done, or when a person ought to do something, but it’s not a strict requirement.
That’s correct! You know the difference now. You should give yourself a treat!
I should, so it’s not a requirement and I may or may not do it.
It’s your choice. But we must hear some sample conversations.
We must, so we have to. Okay, let’s go!
What documents must I bring to sign the lease for the apartment?
You must bring some identity proof for the records, and you should also bring the cash advance.
Can I pay the advance through a check?
Yes, you can. You can bring a check instead of cash if you want.
What time should I come?
I leave at 6 every day. So you must come before 6 PM.
Thank you. See you soon!
Where’s the bus?
I think it’s running late.
It should have been here 30 minutes ago.
It should be coming soon.
It must, because I’m already late for work.
We must stop polluting Earth!
I agree. We are ruining this planet. We should do something about it.
I think we should use cycles instead of cars to get to places.
You’re right, and we should not build any nuclear reactors.
You’re right. Remember the Fukushima disaster in Japan? We must use renewable power like Germany.
I think we should write a letter to our senator demanding renewable energy!
What documents must I bring to sign the lease for the apartment?
You must bring some identity proof for the records, and you should also bring the cash advance.
What time should I come?
I leave at 6 every day. So you must come before 6 PM.
It should have been here 30 minutes ago.
It should be coming soon.
We must stop polluting Earth!
We should do something about it.
I think we should write a letter to our senator demanding renewable energy!