SHOULD AND SHOULDN´T

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SHOULD
Use should to give advice or talk about what is
right to do.

You should obey

the traffic laws of
this city.
FORM
Should is followed by the base form of the verb.

Base Form
Verb

He should to get a better map.

He should get a better map.
He should gets a better map.
NEGATIVE
Use should not for the negative.

You should not

bring so many
suitcases.
CONTRACTION
Use the contraction shouldn’t in speaking and
informal writing.

You shouldn’t get

lost.
PRESENT AND FUTURE
We use should to talk about the present or
future.

Present

I should put on some sunscreen

right now.
Future

We should take another tour

tomorrow.
PRACTICE 1 Use should or shouldn’t + the
base form verb to give advice for
each situation.
Example: 1.

He should see a
doctor.

2. 3.