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Modal Verbs (should / must / might)

We use "should" to give advice or opinions: You should see a doctor.

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  • We use "should" to give advice or opinions: You should see a doctor.
  • We use "must" for strong obligation or rules, and "mustn't" for prohibition: You must wear a seatbelt. / You mustn't smoke here.
  • We use "might" (or "may") for possibility: It might rain later.
PRONOUN
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Should (advice)
You should see a doctor.
You shouldn't eat so much sugar.
Must (obligation / prohibition)
You must wear a seatbelt.
You mustn't smoke here.
Might (possibility)
It might rain later.
It might not rain today.
PRONOUN
QUESTION
ANSWER
Should (advice)
Should I see a doctor?
Yes, you should. / No, you shouldn't.
Must (obligation / prohibition)
Must I wear a seatbelt?
Yes, you must.
Might (possibility)
Might it rain later?
It might.

Complete the sentences with should / shouldn't, must / mustn't, or might.

  1. You see a dentist about that tooth.
  2. Drivers stop at a red light.
  3. You park here — it's illegal.
  4. It snow tomorrow, so bring a coat.
  5. You stay up so late before an exam.
  6. Passengers wear a seatbelt at all times.
  7. She come to the party, she isn't sure yet.
  8. You drink more water every day.