SHOULD Form Use and meaning Should is a

Should is a modal verb. /ʃʊd/ In this lesson you will learn; - the

Should - affirmative form Subject + should + base form I should go you

Should - negative form Full form Subject + should not + base form I

Should in question form Should + subject +base form…? Should I go…? Should you

to describe what is ideal, desired or preferred We use should to describe the

To give advice or suggestions a. We also use should to give advice to

To give advice or suggestions b. We use should in the question form to

To describe what is likely to happen in the future We also use should

To say thank you “You shouldn’t have”. We often say “You shouldn’t have”. ,

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SHOULD Form, Use and meaning

Should is a modal verb. /ʃʊd/ In this lesson you will learn; - the form of should - the different uses and meanings a. to describe what is ideal, desired or preferred b. to give advice or make suggestion c. to describe what is likely to happen in the future d. to say “Thank you”

Should - affirmative form Subject + should + base form I should go you should go he should go she should go it should go we should go you should go they should go

Should - negative form Full form Subject + should not + base form I should not go you should not go he should not go she should not go it should not go we should not go you should not go they should not go Contracted form Subject + shouldn’t + base form I shouldn’t go you shouldn’t go he shouldn’t go she shouldn’t go it shouldn’t go we shouldn’t go you shouldn’t go they shouldn’t go

Should in question form Should + subject +base form…? Should I go…? Should you go…? Should he go…? Should she go…? Should it go…? Should we go…? Should you go…? Should they go…?

to describe what is ideal, desired or preferred We use should to describe the situation that we think is ideal or preferred. There should be more public schools. They should reduce the price of oil. It’s so expensive. There should be more toppings on the cake.

To give advice or suggestions a. We also use should to give advice to someone or to make a suggestion. Dan: I’ve a fever. Tim: You should see a doctor. You should not smoke. It’s bad for you. Paul: I really hate teaching. Dave: You should look for another job.

To give advice or suggestions b. We use should in the question form to suggest something we aren’t sure about. Dave: Let’s go to the concert. Tim: Should we invite Eve and Chris? Dave: Yes, Good idea! Helen: Are you cold? Should I turn the heating on? John: No, I’m okay.

To describe what is likely to happen in the future We also use should to talk about what is likely to happen: Shall we begin? Rob’s delayed but he says he should be here in 5 minutes. There should be a very big crowd at the party. Mary has so many friends. Anne: I’m hungry. When will dinner ready? James: It should be ready soon.

To say thank you “You shouldn’t have”. We often say “You shouldn’t have”. , when someone gives us a gift Meaning: Thank you. It wasn’t necessary to buy me a gift. Rob: I got you something from Bangkok. A Thai cloth! Joy: Oh Rob, you shouldn’t have!