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Joe2012 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Do or should ?

Sentence: "Why should/do these people conform to the standards of religious laws"

Doubt: What would the appropriate verb in the above mentioned sentence ? I'm caught in double-mind situation and need your help. I'm unable to decide which one is right.

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Top answer

The question with do suggests that these people conform... and you want to know why. The question with should expresses disapproval of their conformity.

— Ivanhr

  • The question with do suggests that these people conform...
  • and you want to know why.
  • The question with should expresses disapproval of their conformity.
  • Also you can't know for sure whether these people conform or are on their way to start conforming.
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The question with do suggests that these people conform... and you want to know why. The question with should expresses disapproval of their conformity. Also you can't know for sure whether these people conform or are on their way to start conforming.
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