It would depend on context and tone of voice. (I wouldn't use "bunch")."A bunch of things need to be done." Would you interpret it as "must be done" or "shouldd be done"?
It would depend on context and tone of voice. (I wouldn't use "bunch").
Yes, they do.Do British people use "need to be..."?
Some would say that these two options differ very little. I would, however, interpret this as "must be done." I use "should be" as a recommendation, advice or just a good idea. Wait for other replies, which may differ from this one."A bunch of things needs to be done." Would you interpret it as "must be done" or "shouldd be done"?
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