GRAMMAR

▶ 助動詞

A 助動詞need

❶ You needn’t pay for the shipping.

B 助動詞を用いた慣用表現

❷ I couldn’t help noticing the difference in how American and Japanese parents praise or encourage their children.

❸ You cannot be too careful when you drive at night.

❹ You may well get angry at his rude behavior.

❺ We may〔might〕 as well try another shop.

❻ Jack never listens to your advice. You might as well talk to a wall (as talk to him).

❼ I’d rather go out than stay at home.

C that 節で用いられるshould:感情・主観的判断などを表す主節に続くthat 節

❽ It is natural that Jane should complain of the hot weather.

D that 節で用いられるshould:提案・要求・命令などを表す主節に続くthat 節

❾ It’s essential that parents and bosses (should) know the personality of the person they are criticizing.

❿ I suggest that an appropriate style (should) be adopted for each individual.