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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Are these two sentences similar?If not , what is the difference?

1.You're not supposed to park your car here.It's private parking only.
2.You shouldn't park your car here.It's private parking only.
  

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They are similar. "Not supposed to" implies that there is a rule that you would be breaking. "Shouldn't" urges you not to park there for whatever reason.

  • They are similar.
  • "Not supposed to" implies that there is a rule that you would be breaking.
  • "Shouldn't" urges you not to park there for whatever reason.
  • " You need a space between the sentences.
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They are similar. "Not supposed to" implies that there is a rule that you would be breaking. "Shouldn't" urges you not to park there for whatever reason. But it amounts to the same thing when you add "It's private parking only."

You need a space between the sentences.

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