Should

How "Should" Works

"Should" is typically followed by a base form of the main verb and can be used in various contexts:

1. Obligation: "You should finish your homework before going out."
2. Recommendation: "I think you should see a doctor about your cough."
3. Expectation: "She should be here by now."
4. Advice: "You should try the seafood pasta; it's delicious."

Examples of "Should"

• Obligation: "Students should attend all classes regularly."
• Recommendation: "You should read this book; it's very informative."
• Expectation: "The package should arrive tomorrow."
• Advice: "If you want to improve your health, you should exercise more."

Common Mistakes to Avoid

✅ Correct: "You should study for your exam." (Using "should" to give advice)

❌ Incorrect: "You must study for your exam." (Changing the meaning to stronger obligation)

✅ Correct: "She should arrive around noon." (Expressing expectation)

❌ Incorrect: "She should to arrive around noon." (Adding "to" after "should" is unnecessary)

✅ Correct: "We should be more careful next time." (Expressing obligation or recommendation)

✅ Correct: "You should bring an umbrella in case it rains." (Suggestion or advice)

❌ Incorrect: "You would bring an umbrella in case it rains." ("Would" implies a condition or hypothetical situation, not advice.)

✅ Correct: "You could see a movie if you're bored." (Suggests a possibility)

❌ Incorrect: "You should see a movie if you're bored." ("Should" implies a recommendation more than a simple possibility.)