Remember It
Learn It
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- should not / shouldn't - |
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You should eat 5 portions of fruit and veg a day. It's really good for your health.
(I think it is a good idea for you to do it.)
"I think you should eat 5 portions of fruit and veg a day."
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You shouldn't smoke. It's really bad for your health.
( I think it is a bad idea for you to do it.)
"I don't think you should smoke."
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Positive Form + (should) |
Negative Form - (should not or shouldn't) |
Question Form ? (should / shouldn't) |
Use "should"
for giving advice or expressing an opinion. |
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You should speak English every day. |
You shouldn't try to translate words all the time. |
Should I learn English or Spanish?
Shouldn't you spend a bit more time practising your English?
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Use "should have" to talk about things you regret you did or didn't do in the past. |
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I should have worked harder at school when I was a child. |
I really shouldn't have spent all my money on new clothes. |
Shouldn't you have finished?
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You can use "should have + past participle" to speculate about things that may or may not have happened. |
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The plane should have landed by now. |
She shouldn't have started cooking yet. Let's call her to tell her we'll be late. |
Shouldn't the plane have landed by now? |
You can use "should" for giving advice for the future or speculating on what might happen in the future |
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They should win next week. |
You shouldn't go to the party tonight. You have a test in the morning. |
Should I go to the party tonight? |
Test It
Practise It
Read this song - Great for practising "Should "
Week 51
