Unit 11 - Lesson 51 - Should / 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." |
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) |
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Use "should" for giving advice or expressing an opinion. |
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You should speak English every day.
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You shouldn't try to translate words all the time.
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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.
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She shouldn't have started cooking yet. Let's call her to tell her we'll be late.
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Shouldn't the plane have landed by now?
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You can use "should or shouldn't" to give and ask for advice about the future or to speculate on what might happen in the future |
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They should win next week.
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You shouldn't go to the party tonight. You have a test in the morning.
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Should I go to the party tonight?
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