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.