Should vs Must worksheet

Level A2–B1
3 pages, A4
Answer key included

The rule as a picture, 5 multiple-choice questions, 3 sentences to correct and a short writing task. Free to print and copy for your class or for self-study.

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Worksheet · Level A2–B1

Should vs Must

NameDate

Should gives advice: it's a good idea, but it's the other person's choice: You should see a doctor. Must is stronger: it's necessary: You must see a doctor immediately.

Should · advice

You should see a doctor about that cough.

should

should: a good idea

Must · necessary

You must see a doctor. It looks serious.

must · have to

must · have to: necessary

1. Choose the right answer

Circle a or b.

1.
It's only a suggestion, but you try yoga.a) shouldb) must
2.
Passengers fasten their seatbelts.a) shouldb) must
3.
You eat more vegetables. They're good for you.a) must tob) should
4.
I have listened to you. You were right.a) shouldb) must
5.
Employees wear their ID badges at all times.a) shouldb) must

2. Correct the mistake

Each sentence has one mistake. Write the correct sentence.

1.
You should to call her.
2.
Yesterday I must work late.
3.
You should of told me.

3. Your turn

Write two sentences about your own life: one with Should and one with Must. Then explain the difference to a partner.

Answer key

Should vs Must

1. Choose the right answer

1.a) should Only a suggestion: should.
2.b) must A rule: must.
3.b) should Advice: should, with no to.
4.a) should A regret about the past: should have.
5.b) must A company rule: must.

2. Correct the mistake

1.You should call her. No to after should.
2.Yesterday I had to work late. Must has no past form: had to.
3.You should have told me. It's always should have.

3. Your turn

Answers will vary. Check that each sentence follows the rule on page 1, or paste them into Clarigram to have them checked.

Should vs Must worksheet

Level A2–B1
3 pages, A4
Answer key included

The rule as a picture, 5 multiple-choice questions, 3 sentences to correct and a short writing task. Free to print and copy for your class or for self-study.

Download PDF

Want the explanation first? Read the Should vs Must lesson

Worksheet · Level A2–B1

Should vs Must

NameDate

Should gives advice: it's a good idea, but it's the other person's choice: You should see a doctor. Must is stronger: it's necessary: You must see a doctor immediately.

Should · advice

You should see a doctor about that cough.

should

should: a good idea

Must · necessary

You must see a doctor. It looks serious.

must · have to

must · have to: necessary

1. Choose the right answer

Circle a or b.

1.
It's only a suggestion, but you try yoga.a) shouldb) must
2.
Passengers fasten their seatbelts.a) shouldb) must
3.
You eat more vegetables. They're good for you.a) must tob) should
4.
I have listened to you. You were right.a) shouldb) must
5.
Employees wear their ID badges at all times.a) shouldb) must

2. Correct the mistake

Each sentence has one mistake. Write the correct sentence.

1.
You should to call her.
2.
Yesterday I must work late.
3.
You should of told me.

3. Your turn

Write two sentences about your own life: one with Should and one with Must. Then explain the difference to a partner.

Answer key

Should vs Must

1. Choose the right answer

1.a) should Only a suggestion: should.
2.b) must A rule: must.
3.b) should Advice: should, with no to.
4.a) should A regret about the past: should have.
5.b) must A company rule: must.

2. Correct the mistake

1.You should call her. No to after should.
2.Yesterday I had to work late. Must has no past form: had to.
3.You should have told me. It's always should have.

3. Your turn

Answers will vary. Check that each sentence follows the rule on page 1, or paste them into Clarigram to have them checked.