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SHOULD / SHOULDN' T :pencil2: - Coggle Diagram
SHOULD / SHOULDN' T :pencil2:
What is ?
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Is a modal verb. It is used to make recommendations or give advice.
It can also be used to express obligation as well as expectation. When we use should in a sentence, it gives the meaning of “It’s a good idea”.
You can use any subject, place “should” after the subject but before the base verb.
Examples :green_cross:
You should drink water every day. (recommendation)
He should study for the test tomorrow. (advice)
I should buy a gift for the teacher. (obligation)
They should be here by now. (expectation)
subject + should + base verb
We can change the subjects in the sentences and you will see that when we use should, the verb remains in the base form.
hey should drink water.
I should study for the test tomorrow.
You should buy a gift for the teacher.
He should be here by now.
Shouldn’t
Should not or Shouldn’t just puts the sentence in the negative form. So you are NOT recommending something, NOT advising something, NOT expecting something or “It’s not a good idea.”
Examples :warning:
You shouldn’t watch a lot of TV. (recommendation/advice)
She should not buy that old car. (recommendation/advice)
He shouldn’t arrive in Raleigh until tomorrow. (expectation)