Syllabus topic 11: Should / shouldn't
Should / shouldn't. Should + base verb gives advice or says what is a good idea.
Should + base verb gives advice or says what is a good idea. Shouldn't advises against something. It is weaker than a rule with must. Do not put to after should or add -s to the following verb.
Notice how each form fits its sentence. Read the context before choosing a form.
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Practice my mistakesBack to my daily planYou look tired. You ___ rest.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: should
Completed sentence: You look tired. You should rest. Should + base verb gives advice or says what is a good idea. Shouldn't advises against something. It is weaker than a rule with must. Do not put to after should or add -s to the following verb.
You ___ drive so fast; it is dangerous.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: shouldn't
Completed sentence: You shouldn't drive so fast; it is dangerous. Should + base verb gives advice or says what is a good idea. Shouldn't advises against something. It is weaker than a rule with must. Do not put to after should or add -s to the following verb.
Should I ___ a doctor?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: see
Completed sentence: Should I see a doctor? Should + base verb gives advice or says what is a good idea. Shouldn't advises against something. It is weaker than a rule with must. Do not put to after should or add -s to the following verb.
She should ___ more water.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: drink
Completed sentence: She should drink more water. Should + base verb gives advice or says what is a good idea. Shouldn't advises against something. It is weaker than a rule with must. Do not put to after should or add -s to the following verb.
Choose the advice.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: You should check the time.
Correct choice: You should check the time. Should + base verb gives advice or says what is a good idea. Shouldn't advises against something. It is weaker than a rule with must. Do not put to after should or add -s to the following verb.
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Correct answer: should
Completed sentence: You look tired. You should rest. Should + base verb gives advice or says what is a good idea. Shouldn't advises against something. It is weaker than a rule with must. Do not put to after should or add -s to the following verb.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: shouldn't
Completed sentence: You shouldn't drive so fast; it is dangerous. Should + base verb gives advice or says what is a good idea. Shouldn't advises against something. It is weaker than a rule with must. Do not put to after should or add -s to the following verb.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: see
Completed sentence: Should I see a doctor? Should + base verb gives advice or says what is a good idea. Shouldn't advises against something. It is weaker than a rule with must. Do not put to after should or add -s to the following verb.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: drink
Completed sentence: She should drink more water. Should + base verb gives advice or says what is a good idea. Shouldn't advises against something. It is weaker than a rule with must. Do not put to after should or add -s to the following verb.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: You should check the time.
Correct choice: You should check the time. Should + base verb gives advice or says what is a good idea. Shouldn't advises against something. It is weaker than a rule with must. Do not put to after should or add -s to the following verb.
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