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LEARN TAMIL THROUGH PHONETICS BY D.SINGARAYAN

Table 50.1 Some special uses of 'shall' and 'should'

	English
	Request for order 1. “Where shall I put the table?” “Put it in the kitchen.” 2. "How shall I go there?" "You go there by bus."
	Request for advice “Which book shall/should I buy?” “Buy the red one.”
	Offer 1. “Shall I carry your bag?” "Yes, thank you.” (or) “No, thank you.” 2. "Shall I wait for you?" "Yes, thank you." (or) “No, thank you.”
	Suggestions 1. “Shall we meet at the park?” “Okay / Sure / Sounds good.” (or) “I am sorry I am busy now.” 2. “Shall we listen to that song?” (or) Let's listen to that song? (or) Let's listen to that song, shall we? “Okay / Sure / Sounds good.” (or) “Sorry, I haven't got time now.”
	‘should’ to express duty, advice, correct action, etc. You should pay your debts. You should not tell lies. You should drink more milk. There should be two R’s in this word.
	‘should’ + perfect infinitive to express a past unfulfilled duty or action. You should have helped him. (but you didn't) You shouldn't have helped him. (but you did)
	To express an assumption. He should be there by now. She should have finished the work by now.

Table 50.2 Special uses of 'must'

	English
	I must go.
	You must go.
	He must go.
	She must go.
	It must go.
	We must go.
	You must go.
	They must go.
	They must go.

Table 50.3 Yes or No question

QUESTIONS	YES ANSWER	NO ANSWER

Table 50.4 Wh question

	English

Table 50.5

	English
	Prohibition You must not smoke here.
	Obligation You must be home by 10’ clock.
	Deduction He must be tired after his long walk. She must have gone to bed as it is 3’o clock.
	Recommendation You simply must read this book.

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