How do we use the modal verb Should? English Grammar Explanations

How do we use the modal verb should

How do we use the modal verb “should”? English Grammar Explanations

How do we use the modal verb should

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How do we use the modal verb “should”?

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How do we use the modal verb should

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Question Time: How do we use the modal verb “should”?

@ Elza Sagymbaeva , Thank you for your question.

As usual, I will try to explain the difference using simple language and plenty of examples.

“Should” is a modal verb used quite often in the English language.

“Should” is most commonly used to make recommendations or give advice. We use “should” to say that you think it is a good idea to do something, it is the right thing to do.

It’s late and you’re tired. You should go to bed. (advice)
Your cough is really bad. You should go to the doctor. (advice)
It’s a good film. You should see it. (recommendation)
The hotel is far from the station. You should take a taxi. (recommendation)

“Should not (shouldn’t)” is the opposite of “should”= it is not a good thing to do.

You shouldn’t go to bed so late. You always feel tired in the morning.
You shouldn’t play computer games so often.
Jack shouldn’t smoke. It’s bad for his health.

We often use I think … you should or I don’t think you should…

We use Do you think I should … ? to ask for advice

Do you think I should buy this jacket? I don’t think you should buy it. It’s not really your style.
I hate my job. Do you think I should look for another one?
I think we should go home now. It’s getting late.
You’re not well this morning. I don’t think you should go to work.

“Should” can also It can also be used to express obligation and expectation.

I really should be in the office by 7:00 AM. (obligation)
I really should go now, otherwise, I’ll miss my train.
Mark should be in Paris by now. or Mark should have arrived in Paris by now. (expectation)

Note: “Ought to” and “oughtn’t to” can be used instead of should in most situations, however, it is rather formal and not commonly used in everyday language.

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