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Fatimah0786 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Difference between 'is to' and 'should'

What is the difference between these sentences?: "I forget whether I told you that Albert is to remain here", and "I forget whether I told you that Albert should remain here".
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is to is much stronger than should. It's like a command versus advice.

— Clive

  • is to is much stronger than should.
  • It's like a command versus advice.
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is to is much stronger than should.

It's like a command versus advice.
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Thanks for answering. Is 'is to' stronger than 'must'? Can we use them interchangeably?
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Is 'is to' stronger than 'must'? Much depends on the context.
But broadly speaking, yes. 'Is to' strongly suggests that someone has the authority to issue a command.

Can we use them interchangeably? No.

'Must' is much more commonly used.
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