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| 5.1.1. The obligation ( objectiveness) As the obligation, "should" is weaker than "must", since it is objective. Thus, this "must" means asking the request to the hearer, but this "should" means giving the advice. See the following examples. (2) a. You should call him. (You are good if you call him.) b. You should take this three times a day. ( You need to do that.) |
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