Should shouldn't

Presentazione realizzata dalla docente Lucia Capitani. Istituto Comprensivo Giovanni Paolo II, Affile. a.s.2013/14

1. •We useshouldandshouldn'tto give advice or to talk about what we
think is right or wrong.
•You shouldmeans something likeI think it is a good idea for you
to do it.
•You shouldn'tmeans something likeI think it is a bad idea for
you to do it.
•Shouldis used to express the opinion of a speaker and often followsI
think orI don't think.
Shouldand Shouldn't-Use

2. Examples
You look tired. I think you should take a few days off.
Alice works very long hours. She should talk to her boss.
-I have an English test tomorrow.
-I shouldn't worry if I were you. You have worked really
hard.
-I never have enough money.
-I don't think you should go out so much.

3. Should -Quick Grammar Note
To give advice to someone you can also say:
I should do it if I were you.
I shouldn't be so rude, if I were you.
When you regret not doing something in the past, you
can say:
I shouldn't have spoken to him like that.
I should have apologized earlier.

4. You__________ be so selfish.
I don't think you__________ smoke so much.
You_________ exercise more.
I think you_______ try to speak to her.
You are overweight. You____________ go on a diet.
Where ________ we park our car?
You __________ never speak to your mother like this.
The kids _____________ spend so much time in front of the TV.
_________I tell her the truth or should I say nothing?
I think we___________ reserve our holiday in advance.