Subject:

ENGLISH
Topic:

Modals:
Should / Shouldn’t/ Must/ Mustn’t

Grade: Week
2nd 4
 OBJECTIVE:
In this lesson, we are going to learn
how to give advice, strong
recommendations and express
prohibitions.
A: I have a terrible headache, what should I do?

B: I think you should take an aspirin.

B: You should take a nap.

A: I want to lose some weight, what should I do?

B: You should go running more often.

B: I think you shouldn’t eat junk food.

 SHOULD

We use
SHOULD
to give …

ADVICE:
Should: You should eat healthy food. It’s good for you.
Shouldn’t: You shouldn’t stay up late. It’s bad for you.
 SHOULD / SHOULDN´T

• Should is not as strong as must. We use it to give advice,

recommendations or suggestions
• Examples:
 You should take an umbrella with you.
 You should take warm clothes with you.
 I think we should go to bed early.
Shouldn’t :
Contraction of should not

Example:
◊ She shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
 You shouldn’t smoke in front of the children.
 SHOULD
I should eat more protein in order to be healthier.

You should take an umbrella with you because it is raining.

 SHOULD

She should go to the doctor as quickly as possible.

I think my sister should apply for the job. She’s very smart.
 SHOULD
I think you should apply for this job. You have all the certifications.

We should do exercises more often to be in good shape.

Examples:
1. You shouldn’t eat that dessert if you are sick.

2. She shouldn’t buy that dress, it’s too big for her.
SHOULDN’T
3. You look tired. You shouldn’t work so much.

4. He shouldn’t talk to his boss like that.

5. You shouldn't throw your litter onto the street.

6. We shouldn't leave without saying goodbye.

7. He shouldn't play with those wires if he doesn't know what he is doing.

8. Are you tired? You shouldn't work so much.

9. You shouldn't talk like that to your grandmother.

Notice how all of these sentences are about a recommendation or advice NOT to do something.
 MUST

We use
MUST
to talk about …

OBLIGATION and PROHIBITION

Must (Obligation): I must do my homework.
Mustn’t (Prohibition): You mustn’t walk on the grass in the park. It is forbidden.
 MUST / MUSTN´T

Must is most commonly used to express certainty. It can

also be used to express necessity or strong
recommendation.
Examples:
 This must be the right answer.
 You must study hard .
 MUST / MUSTN´T

must not = mustn’t can be used to express prohibitions.

Examples:
 You mustn’t kick the ball when you play basketball.

 I mustn’t eat during class.

 MUST / MUSTN´T
We must eat healthily.

Everybody must speak English in class.

 MUST / MUSTN´T
You mustn’t smoke in public places.

We must be responsible in order to achieve our goals.

 MUST / MUSTN´T

You mustn’t use your cell phone during class.

You mustn’t drive fast in this town.

LET’S PRACTICE!
 EXERCISE 1: Choose the correct alternative: Should / Must

1. You should / must bring your passport to travel to another country.

2. Cesar mustn’t / should bring a camera on his trip.

3. Laura should / must go through customs when she enters a new country.

4. George must / should have a ticket to go on an airplane.

5. Should / Must I study for my exam?

6. They must / should tell her the good news.

7. A: You look worried. What’s wrong? B: I have to pay my credit card. You must / should go to the bank immediately.

8. You should / must arrive at least 3 hours early for your flight.

9. Should / Must I research the places I plan to visit?

10.- Everyone must / should stay at home because of the curfew.

EXERCISE 1: Choose the correct alternative: Should / Must

11. Hey you’re driving too fast! You should / must stop the car now!

12. I always tell you but you never listen to me. You shouldn’t / mustn’t eat too many candies every day!

13. Stop! You shouldn’t / mustn’t feed the animals at the zoo.

14. Where is Kate? She should / must be here on time!

15. The doctor recommended that I should / must eat more vegetables to be healthy.

16. A: Should / Must I tell him what I heard?

B: I think you shouldn’t / mustn’t.

17. Peter you shouldn’t / mustn’t eat in class! That’s not correct.

18. You look stressed ,Mark. Maybe you should / must take some days free.

19. Danny, you should / must present your homework on time! That’s part of your obligations at school.

20. People must / should drink 8 glasses of water per day. That’s a good advice.
EXERCISE 2: Complete the sentences using: Should / Shouldn’t – Must / Mustn’t

mustn’t
1. You _____________ use your cell phone at the bank.

shouldn’t
2. She ____________ eat junk food. She suffers from cholesterol.

3. A: I would like to buy that car. It’s the best!

shouldn’t
B: Yeah! But you _____________ spend a lot of money. Save it!

mustn’t
4. Stop! You ___________ feed the animals. It’s not allowed.

shouldn’t
5. Peter ______________ waste his time watching TV. He has to study.
Complete the sentences using: Should / Shouldn’t – Must / Mustn’t
6. A.- There’s an accident outside! No one is helping.

B.- You ________ call the police and paramedics right now.
must

7. The president said: “Nobody __________ go out”.

should

8. We __________ take photos in this place. Everyone is looking at us.

mustn’t

9. The police told you that you ___________ drive without your license.
mustn’t

10. I think Mark __________ be here to solve this problem.

should
 shouldn’t
11. You ______________ drink soda every time you have lunch. It’s not good for your body.

must
12. To be a doctor, you ___________study medicine for ten years.

should
13. You __________ do exercises if you want to be in good shape.

should
14. People ____________ check their ortography before publishing a post. That’s a good advice.

must
15. I __________ study more if I want to pass this subject.

mustn’t
16. Passengers ___________ open the door when the train is moving.

should
17. Oh my god! You have fever, I think you ____________ go to the doctor.

must
18. Students __________ listen to the teacher during the explanation of the lesson.

should
19. People __________ wear sunscreen to protect their skin.
Subject:

ENGLISH
Topic:

GRAMMAR SUMMARY

Grade: Week
2nd 4
Week#4 Summary: Copy this slide in your notebook

MUST and SHOULD

• We use MUST to talk about …

OBLIGATION and PROHIBITION

Must (Obligation): I must do my homework.
Mustn’t (Prohibition): You mustn’t walk on the grass in the park. It is forbidden.

• We use SHOULD to give …

ADVICE and RECOMMENDATIONS

Should: You should eat healthy food. It’s good for you.
Shouldn’t: You shouldn’t stay up till late. It’s bad for you.