MODAL VERBS SHALL SHOULD
1. SHALL có thể là:
- Một trợ động từ giúp hình thành thì Tương lai (Simple Future) ở ngôi thứ nhất số ít.
- I shall do what I like.
- Một động từ khuyết thiếu. Khi là động từ khuyết thiếu SHALL diễn tả một lời hứa (promise), một sự quả quyết (determination) hay một mối đe dọa (threat) theo ý nghĩ của người nói
- If you work hard, you shall have a holiday on Saturday. (promise)
- He shall suffer for this; he shall pay you what he owes you. (threat)
- These people want to buy my house, but they shan’t have it. (determination)
2. SHOULD được dùng trong những trường hợp sau;
- Làm một động từ khuyết thiếu có nghĩa là “nên” và tương đương với ought to
- You should do what the teacher tells you
- People who live in glass houses should not throw stones. (proverb)
- Dùng thay cho must khi không muốn diễn tả một ý nghĩa quá bắt buộc với must
- Members who want tickets for the dance should apply before September 1st to the Secretary.
- Dùng thay cho thì Hiện tại Bảng thái (present subjunctive)
- (xem phần Subjunctive)
Excercise
Results
#1. You ___ be more punctual.
#2. ___ I write a thank-you note?
#3. She ___ bring an umbrella.
#4. You ___ double-check your work.
#5. You ___ apologize for your behavior.
#6. I ___ call you later to discuss it.
#7. He ___ study harder for the exam.
#8. ___ I carry that heavy bag for you?
#9. ___ I help you with your luggage?
#10. We ___ start planning the trip.
#11. I think I ___ pay the bill.
#12. We ___ go to the beach tomorrow.
#13. I ___ attend the meeting tomorrow.
#14. She ___ wear a coat in this cold weather.
#15. I think I ___ call her to check.
#16. We ___ inform them about the change.
#17. They ___ arrive at 8:00 PM.
#18. ___ I turn off the lights before leaving?
#19. ___ I open the window?
#20. They ___ visit the museum while they’re here.
#21. They ___ be here soon.
#22. I ___ go to the doctor if I feel sick.
#23. He ___ apologize for his mistake.
#24. He ___ be more respectful to others.
#25. She ___ ask for permission first.
#26. You ___ be more careful next time.
#27. ___ I make a reservation for dinner?
#28. ___ I bring a dessert for the potluck?
#29. She ___ call me later.
#30. ___ I take the day off work?
#31. You ___ bring a gift to the party.
#32. We ___ discuss this matter further.