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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Must or should?

Must or should?



Perhaps you ____ stop playing computer games now. Your boss may be turning up in the office at any moment.

A. should B. must



Can you tell me the difference between “should “and “must”?
  

Top answer

'Should' is used when offering a suggestion. 'Must' is used when issuing a command. 'Perhaps' indicates that this sentence is a suggestion.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Should' is used when offering a suggestion.
  • 'Must' is used when issuing a command.
  • 'Perhaps' indicates that this sentence is a suggestion.
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'Should' is used when offering a suggestion. 'Must' is used when issuing a command. 'Perhaps' indicates that this sentence is a suggestion.
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"could" can also be used when offering a suggestion, for example, "Where shall we meet?""You could come to my home". Then what's the difference between 'could' and 'should' in offering a suggestion?
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'Could' is an offer; 'should' is advice.
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