What do they mean?
Use should when something is a good idea or helpful advice. Use shouldn't when something is a bad idea, unsafe, or unkind. Both forms use the base verb.
You should drink water.
He should study.
We shouldn't shout.
Should I help?
Ask: good idea or bad idea?
Good ideaYou should sleep early.Helpful advice.
Bad ideaYou shouldn't touch fire.Warning or advice.
Ask adviceShould I call her?What is the best thing to do?
Use should for advice.
You should revise.It is a good idea before a test.Advice.
Ali should apologise.It is the right thing to do.Recommendation.
They should listen carefully.It will help them learn.Helpful suggestion.
Use shouldn't for advice not to do something.
You shouldn't run on wet floors.It is unsafe.Warning.
Lina shouldn't skip breakfast.It is not healthy.Advice.
We shouldn't be late.It is not polite.Bad idea.
Clue words can help.
Should I...?Should I wear a coat?Asking for advice.
What should...?What should we do?Asking for the best action.
Shouldn't we...?Shouldn't we help?Suggesting something expected.
Use the base verb after should.
AffirmativeI should go.
She should study.No -s after should.
She should study.No -s after should.
NegativeI shouldn't go.
He shouldn't shout.Shouldn't + base verb.
He shouldn't shout.Shouldn't + base verb.
QuestionShould I go?
Should they wait?Should + subject + base verb?
Should they wait?Should + subject + base verb?
Should is advice, not a strict rule.
You should eat vegetables.Good advice.Helpful, not a law.
You must wear a seat belt.A rule or law.Stronger than should.
You have to be on time.A duty or requirement.Also stronger than should.
Should works with all subjects.
I should practise.Good idea for me.I + should.
Rami should rest.Good idea for Rami.Name + should.
They should share.Good idea for them.They + should.
Do not add -s, to, or do after should.
CorrectShe should come.
He shouldn't play.Base verb.
He shouldn't play.Base verb.
Not correctShe should comes.
He should to play.No -s. No to.
He should to play.No -s. No to.
Not correctDo you should rest?Say: Should you rest?
Choose the correct form.
You look thirsty. You ___ some water.
Choose the correct form.
The floor is wet. You ___ here.
Choose the advice question.
___ I tell the teacher?
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best sentence.
Which sentence gives advice?
Choose the best sentence.
Fill five blanks.
Choose the correct form. Think about advice, warnings, and the base verb.
Nora is tired. She early.
The cake is for tomorrow. We it now.
Omar is confused. He for help.
The bus leaves at eight. We late.
Friends kindly.
Mixed question types of 5
Answer all five. Then tap Finish test to see your result sheet.
1. Sentence completion
It is cold. You ___ a jacket.
2. MCQ
Which sentence gives advice not to do something?
3. Type the answer
You ___ say sorry.
4. Type the answer
We ___ waste water.
5. MCQ
Which advice question is correct?
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