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Modal Verbs Should and Can
Modal Verbs Should and Can
Explanation
Can or Should
Usually, CAN is used to give options or explain that you have the ability to do something, while
SHOULD is used to give a personal opinion.
E.g. You CAN walk home at night, but it's dangerous. So I think you SHOULD get a taxi.
1. In New York, there's a lot to do. For instance, you ___CAN___ visit Ellis Island or the Statue of
Liberty or a number of other places.
2. Okay, but what do you think I ____SHOULD____ do while I'm in New York?
3. It's somewhat dangerous to walk at night, you___SHOULD____ get a cab home.
4. _CAN______ you tell me some fun things to do in your city?
5. In your opinion, ___CAN_____ I visit the National Museum?
6. The city tour bus is great! You ____CAN___ ride it sometime!
7. New York is always beautiful; you ____CAN___ go any time of the year!
8. Even though New York is always beautiful, you___SHOULD___ go in the spring. It's my favorite
season.
9. Your mom would love that! You ___SHOULD____ buy it for her!
10. I bought a new cellphone, it's great. I don't have any cool ringtones, though. I __SHOULD____
download some.