Modal VerbsShould

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SHOULDShould is an auxiliary verb, a modal auxiliary verb. You can use it to:

give advice or make recommendations talk about obligation talk about probability and expectation

Structure of “Should”

•Positive FormSubject + should + main verb + complement

•Negative FormSubject + should not (shouldn´t) + main verb

•Question FormQuestion Word + should + subject + main verb + complement?Should + subject + main verb + complement?

You shouldn´t smoke. (an advice)

You should see this new movie. It´s great! (advice)

I should be at work before 8:00. (obligation)

You should eat better. More fruits and vegetables. That´s health! (recommendation)

 Susan should be in New York by next week. Her new job starts on Monday. (expectation)

Complete the sentences. Use should or shouldn´t and the words in the box. Example: Angela is sick. She should see a doctor. _________________________________________________________

I don´t like my job. I

The car is dirty. You

That movie is very violent. The children

They aren´t doing well in math. They

That dog may bite. You

look for another one.watch it.

wash it. study more.

touch it.

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