Should vs.

Would

Fill in the blanks with would or should.

1. Alice …………………… arrive soon. She left

office at 6.

should

would

2. …………………………. I carry this bag?

Should

Would

3. They …………………………. be invited to the

party.

should

would

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4. Everyone ……………………….. abide by the law.

would

should

5. You …………………………… waste your time or

money.

wouldn't

shouldn't

6. She promised that she …………………………..

help.

would

should

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7. I ………………………………. be able to come.

would

should

Either could be used here

8. ……………………………. you like some more

rice?

Would

Should

9. ……………………………. I report this?

Should

Would

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10. I knew that I …………………………… work

harder.

should

would

11. You …………………………….. have told them

about my plans.

shouldn't

wouldn't

12. You ……………………………. have insulted him.

shouldn't

wouldn't

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Answers
1. Alice should arrive soon. She left office at 6.

2. Should I carry this bag?

3. They should be invited to the party.

4. Everyone should abide by the law.

5. You shouldn’t waste your time or money.

6. She promised that she would help.

7. I should/would be able to come.

8. Would you like some more rice?

9. Should I report this?

10. I knew that I should work harder.

11. You shouldn’t have told them about my plans.

12. You should not have insulted him.

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