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Persian Learner Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Must have vs Should have

Hi.
He should have failed.
He must have failed.

What's the difference between the above two sentences?
  

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Persian Learner He should have failed. 1. , in this exam or course) — considering how unable he was to handle the material.

— CalifJim

  • Persian Learner He should have failed.
  • 1.
  • , in this exam or course) — considering how unable he was to handle the material.
  • 2.
  • , the exam, the course) — considering his limited ability and the difficulty (of the exam or course).
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Persian LearnerHe should have failed.
1. It would have been wise (for the teacher) to fail him (e.g., in this exam or course) — considering how unable he was to handle the material.
2. I expected him to fail (e.g., the exam, the course) — considering his limited ability and the difficulty (of the exam or course).
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