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Latest post Sat, Apr 25 2009 2:51 PM by BlackBlitz. 0 replies.
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BlackBlitz  +  700954 Sat, 25 Apr 09 02:51 PM
"EXCEPTION Conditional with Modal Verbs

There are some special conditional forms for modal verbs in English:

would + can = could

would + shall = should

would + may = might

The words "can," "shall" and "may" cannot be used with "would." Instead, they must be used in these special forms."


I don't understand that.

"If I have a test, I should be studying/study"


I don't understand how "should" = shall + would.

I see it as "should" by itself as an obligation.


I understand that would/could have an implied "if". But why not "should"?
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