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Obligation—Must, Have to, Should

The modals must, have to and should are used:

¾ for a strong obligation, which means it is necessary to do.

Read the sentences given below.

• I have to return home by evening. • All the students must arrive on time.

¾ for a mild obligation, which is more like an advice.
Read the sentences given below.

• We should visit them in their hour of need.

• They should have saved some money.

Suggestion and Advice—Should, Ought to, Must, Have to, Had better

The modals should, ought to, must, have to, have got to and had better are used to offer suggestions
and advice.
Read the sentences given below.

• You should try to strike a balance between emotion and practicality.

• You ought to drive carefully in bad weather.

• You must not work on father’s computer.

• I have to call my uncle tonight.

• You had better take a raincoat with you.

Offer—Can, Could, Will, Shall, May

The modals can, could, will, shall and may are used to express an offer.
Read the sentences given below.

• Can I open the window? • Shall I carry your bag?

• I will make you a cup of coffee. • I could give you my pen.

• May I help you?

Promise—Will, Shall

The modals will and shall are used to give assurance or to convey some kind of promise.

Read the sentences given below.

• I will join you for dinner at your place. (promise)
• You shall be provided with the best facilities in the hotel. (assurance)

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