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Should - Should Not

This document defines and provides examples of how to use the modal verb "should" and its negative form "shouldn't" to give advice or express opinions about what is right or wrong. It explains that should is used to give advice in a less strong way than "must". Examples are given for the affirmative, negative, and interrogative structures of should. Short answer responses to questions using should are also provided. Finally, exercises are given applying should/shouldn't to provide advice in different situations.

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Should - Should Not

This document defines and provides examples of how to use the modal verb "should" and its negative form "shouldn't" to give advice or express opinions about what is right or wrong. It explains that should is used to give advice in a less strong way than "must". Examples are given for the affirmative, negative, and interrogative structures of should. Short answer responses to questions using should are also provided. Finally, exercises are given applying should/shouldn't to provide advice in different situations.

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TITTLE SHOULD – SHOULDN’T

Definition:
We use should and shouldn't to give advice or to talk about what we think is right or wrong. Should is a
modal verb (modal verbs 'help' other verbs). Words are used with other verbs to express different functions.
This is used to give advice.

NOTICE: The meaning of SHOULD is not as strong as must.

Example:

 You must stop drinking....(means it is necessary that you stop).


 You should stop drinking...(means it would be a good idea to stop).

Uses:
 To give advice.
Example: You should do your homework.
 To express your opinion about what someone should do in a situation.
Example: I think you should work harder.
 To talk about the past is used Should have + past participle.
Example: You should have told me you were going to arrive late.

Structure:
 Affirmative form:
Modal verb pronoun + Should + main verb in simple formal + complement.

NOTICE: that should is invariable for all persons (singular or plural).

I
you
he/she/it + should + infinitive without to
we
they

Examples: - I feel so bad. I think I should take an aspirin.


- She should drink tea.
- We should go to sleep.

 Negative form:
Personal pronoun + auxiliary SHOULDN’T + main verb + complement.

NOTICE: Use should not or shouldn't is invariable too.

I
you
he/she/it + shouldn't + infinitive without to
we
they
Examples: - You shouldn´t go to school because you´re sick!
- We shouldn't arrive late.
- It shouldn't take long.

 Interrogative form:
Should + subject + verb infinitive without to.

Examples: - Should I study this chapter for the exam?


- Should we go to the hospital tomorrow?
- Should I write Maggie a letter?

 Short Answers:
Should I go to the party?
Yes you should.
No you shouldn't.

Exercises:

1. I´ve got a headache. You _______________ (drink/water).

2. I´ve forgotten my books. You _________________ (tell/teacher).

3. My back hurts. You _________________ (go/doctor's).

4. The house is very untidy. You ________________ (tidy).

5. I've got toothache. You _________________ (see/dentist).

6. You ___________ be so selfish.

7. I don't think you ______________ smoke so much.

8. You ___________ exercise more.

9. I think you ___________ try to speak to her.

10. You are overweight. You __________ go on a diet.

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