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Can, May, Should, Must — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 4 · English Grammar

What Can, May, Should, Must covers in ICSE Class 4 English Grammar: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 4 English Grammar syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 4 English Grammar · 2026-27

Topics in Can, May, Should, Must

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1. Can and Cannot (Can't)

  • ‘Can’ shows ability or permission.
  • ‘Cannot’ or ‘can’t’ shows lack of ability or refusal of permission.
  • Use ‘can’ to ask for or give permission in a friendly way.
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2. May and May not

  • ‘May’ is used to ask for or give permission in a polite way.
  • ‘May not’ is used to refuse permission.
  • ‘May’ is more formal and polite than ‘can’.
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3. Should and Should not (Shouldn't)

  • ‘Should’ gives advice or suggests the right thing to do.
  • ‘Should not’ or ‘shouldn’t’ suggests something is not a good idea.
  • ‘Should’ is not a command — it’s a suggestion.
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4. Must and Must not (Mustn't)

  • ‘Must’ shows strong necessity or rule.
  • ‘Must not’ or ‘mustn’t’ shows something that is not allowed at all.
  • ‘Must’ is stronger than ‘should’ and ‘can’.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Modal Verbs

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What are the important topics in Can, May, Should, Must for ICSE Class 4 English Grammar?
Key topics in Can, May, Should, Must include Can and Cannot (Can't), May and May not, Should and Should not (Shouldn't), Must and Must not (Mustn't). Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 4 exams.
How should I revise Can, May, Should, Must for Class 4 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Can, May, Should, Must. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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