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In English we use should / shouldn't /ought to / oughtn't to give advice. We use should / ought to to say something is a good thing to do and shouldn't / oughtn't to say something is a bad thing to do.
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Note : To ask for advice we can say: What should I do?
In English, "can" is a modal verb and only has a present, past and conditional form. It can also be used with a future meaning.
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Note : Can is not used to talk about specific possibilities.
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In English, could is used to talk about past ability/ permission/ possibility.
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"Be able to" can be used in the present, past, future, present perfect and as a gerund or infinitive.
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Note : be able to in the present and past is more formal than can or could.
In English we use might or may to say something in the future is possible, but not decided.
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To make questions with might we usually use Do you think...?
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In English we can also use might in short answers.
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In English we use have to + infinitive to say something is necessary or obligatory. We normally use have to for a general obligation from an outside source, such as work or the law.
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In English we use don't have to + infinitive to say something is not necessary or obligatory. It means you can if you want to, but it's not necessary.
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To make questions we use do/does.
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Form : ( Must + infinitive without to )
In English we use must + infinitive to talk about rules and obligations. We normally use must when the speaker imposes the obligation, such as a teacher to students, or even to yourself.
Form : ( Mustn't + infinitive without to )
In English we use mustn't + infinitive to say something is prohibited.
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Note : You can often use can't or be + not allowed to instead of mustn't.
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Note : Mustn't and don't have to have completely different meanings.
Mustn't Vs Don't Have To
Note : Have to is a normal verb and exists in all tenses whereas must is a modal verb and its only forms are must and mustn't.
You can also use have to and must for strong recommendations.
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In English we use must when we are sure something is true.
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In English we use may or might when we think something is possibly true.
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In English we use can't when we are sure something is impossible.
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Note : In this context, the opposite of must is can't, NOT mustn't!
In the past, can't, could, may, might and must for probability change to can't have, could have, may have, might have and must have + past participle (Verb 3).
In the past, should and ought to change to should have and ought to have + past participle (Verb 3).
Note : the form of "must" for obligation and "can" are exceptions.
Must for obligation changes to had to + infinitive
Can changes to could or was able to
| Modal example sentences | |
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| I'm not homophobic, but still you should've told me that before. | मुझे समलैंगिकों से डर नहीं लगता, लेकिन फिर भी तुम्हें मुझे पहले बताना चाहिए था। |
| Great! Can I have your number, then? | बहुत अच्छा! तो क्या मुझे तुम्हारा नंबर मिल सकता है? |
| You shouldn't smoke where we sleep. | तुम्हें उस जगह सिगरेट नहीं पीना चाहिए जहाँ हम सोते हैं। |
| Just a sec, I printed the recipe, I have to find it in my bag. | एक सेकंड, मैंने रेसिपी प्रिंट की थी, मुझे यह अपने बैग में ढूंढना होगा। |
| So you can enjoy your meal till I come. | तो मेरे आने तक तुम अपने खाने का मज़ा ले सकती हो। |
| How can I turn it on? | मैं इसे कैसे चालू कर सकती हूँ? |
| The burglar might like it. | चोर को वो पसंद आ सकता था। |
| When can I pick up my money?! | मैं अपने पैसे कब ले सकता हूँ?! |
| We can ask the shop assistant first. | पहले हम दुकान के सहायक से पूछ सकते हैं। |
| Yeah, so how can you set wood on fire? | हाँ, तो तुम लकड़ी में आग कैसे लगा सकती हो? |
| Okay, can I have it with some barbecued scorpions on the side? | ठीक है, क्या मैं इसे कुछ भुने हुए बिच्छुओं के साथ ले सकता हूँ? |
| You can buy me a beer for giving you my turn. | अपनी बारी देने के लिए आप मुझे एक बियर खरीद सकती हैं। |
| I think they should be more understanding. | मुझे लगता है उन्हें थोड़ा ज्यादा समझदार होना चाहिए। |
| I have finished my wine, we can leave any time you want. | मैंने अपनी वाइन खत्म कर ली है, तुम जब चाहो हम निकल सकते हैं। |
| Yes, it should be hidden somewhere in the top drawer. | हाँ, यह ऊपर वाली दराज़ में कहीं छिपा होना चाहिए। |
| I can pay 700 or maximum 750 per month, only if I have to! | मैं हर महीने 700 दे सकती हूँ या अधिकतम 750, यदि बहुत जरुरी हुआ तो! |
| Cate, my queue is going faster, you can come over here. | केट, मेरी लाइन तेज जा रही है, तुम यहाँ आ सकती हो। |
| Hey, it's my turn, but I think Pogo should go first. | अरे, मेरी बारी आ गयी, मुझे लगता है पोगो को पहले जाना चाहिए। |
| I could only find some eggs, some undated bacon and some olives. | मुझे केवल कुछ अंडे, कुछ दिनांकरहित बेकन और कुछ जैतून मिले। |
| Can't we rest now and continue tomorrow? | क्या हम अभी आराम करके कल दोबारा यह करना शुरू नहीं कर सकते हैं? |
