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English - II

Notes 4.1.9 Errors in the Use of Modals

Incorrect Correct
1. He should not hurry; there is plenty of 1. He need not hurry; there is plenty of time.
time.
2. The case is serious; you should consult a 2. The case is serious, you ought to consult a
good doctor. good doctor.
3. When I was young, I had worked for 3. When I was young, I used to work for twelve
twelve hours. hours.
4. Should you care for a glass of milk? 4. Would you care for a glass of milk?
5. You should not go to college today. The 5. You need not go to college today. The
teachers are on strike. teachers are on strike.
6. I went to him so that I should warn him of 6. I went to him so that I might warn him of
the coming danger. the coming danger.
7. We eat so that we should live. 7. We eat so that we may live.
8. One must serve one’s country. 8. One ought to serve one’s country.
9. You may not go there personally; just send 9. You needn’t go there personally; just send
someone. someone.
10. Can I borrow your pen? 10. May I borrow your pen?
11. He ran fast so that he could catch the bus. 11. He ran fast so that he might catch the bus.
12. My boy, you must not have spoken this. 12. My boy, you should not have spoken this.
13. I cannot accept your challenge; you are too 13. I dare not accept your challenge; you are
strong. too strong.
14. A doctor should do everything possible to 14. A doctor ought to do everything possible to
save a patient. save a patient.
15. Had he worked hard, he might have passed. 15. Had he worked hard, he would have passed.
16. With the help of a dictionary, you may 16. With the help of a dictionary, you can learn
learn new words easily. new words easily.
17. I was afraid that if I asked him again he 17. I was afraid that if I asked him again, he
could refuse it. might refuse it.
18. He was working hard so that he should get 18. He was working hard, so that he might get
good marks. good marks.
19. When would you accompany me to 19. When will you accompany me to Kolkata?
Kolkata?
20. He played with me when he was a boy. 20. He used to play with me when he was a
boy.
4.1.10 Errors in the Use of Shall and Will

Incorrect Correct
1. I am sorry, I will not be able to reach there 1. I am sorry, I shall not be able to reach there
in time. in time.
2. You shall know the result tomorrow. 2. You will know the result tomorrow.
3. I will forgive him if he will tell me the 3. I shall forgive him if he tells me the truth.
truth.

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