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Cat navy 425 Posted 5 years ago
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It is amazing that Alex should run fast.

Dear all,

Please see the following sentences. I saw these sentences in a video explaining various uses of 'should'. But regarding the following sentences, they are not being explained in which contexts they can be used. I think that the context of the first sentence may be (a) Instead of going to work, Alex simply hanging out with his friends. Being a well wisher of Alex I am saying to his friend "Alex should be at work now". I am unsure about its correctness. But regarding the second sentence, I can't find a suitable context. I'd like to get your opinion on this.

Alex should be at work now.
It is amazing that Alex should run so fast.
  

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cat navy 425 Alex should be at work now. I think that the context of the first sentence may be (a) Instead of going to work, Alex is simply hanging out with his friends. Right.

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  • cat navy 425 Alex should be at work now.
  • I think that the context of the first sentence may be (a) Instead of going to work, Alex is simply hanging out with his friends.
  • Right.
  • He ought to be at work, but he isn't.
  • g.
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cat navy 425Alex should be at work now.
I think that the context of the first sentence may be (a) Instead of going to work, Alex is simply hanging out with his friends.

Right. He ought to be at work, but he isn't.

The sentence can also be used in a different sense, to express the speaker's belief, based on indi

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cat navy 425various uses of 'should'.

There are three basic uses of 'should'. Almost all occurrences of should fall into the first category. ought to may substitute for should in the first two categories.

1) advisory should

You should come and visit us. (advice)
> It would be a good idea for you to co

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