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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
can vs should
I recently came across a sentence in a grammar test like this:
You (a)can (b)should clean your teeth twice a day to avoid having problems.
which is the best answer? and why?
Thanks a lot ^.^
You (a)can (b)should clean your teeth twice a day to avoid having problems.
which is the best answer? and why?
Thanks a lot ^.^
Top answer
Can is used to imply ability (and as a substitute for 'may' in permission). Should is used to imply necessity. Which do you think fits your situation better?
- Can is used to imply ability (and as a substitute for 'may' in permission).
- Should is used to imply necessity.
- Which do you think fits your situation better?
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Can is used to imply ability (and as a substitute for 'may' in permission). Should is used to imply necessity. Which do you think fits your situation better?
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