Should & Shouldn’t

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Exercise 1

Complete the sentences using should, shouldn’t and the words in brackets

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2. 1You have a great job; you   (change) it.

3. 2You   (drink) so much coffee; it's bad for your blood pressure.
4. 3The government   (help) people.
5. 4It's an incredible film. You   (watch) it.
6. 5It's a very dangerous area. Tourists   (go) there.
7. 6Do you think   (I/apply) for a new job?
8. 7You   (go) to that restaurant. The food is terrible.
9. 8When someone does you a favor, you   (say) thank you.
10.9He   (study) more if he wants to pass his exam.
11.10Children   (drink) sugary drinks. It's not very healthy.

Exercise 2

Choose the correct forms to complete the following sentences.

1. 1What _____ tell Peter?

a. should I
b. should I to
c. c.do I should
2. 2They _____ to go to the police.
a. should
b. ought
c. shouldn't
3. 3I _____ take that course. It's a waste of time.
a. think you shouldn't
b. think you should not
c. don't think you should
4. 4People _____ be afraid of their governments.
a. ought not to
b. ought to not
c. shouldn't to
5. 5What _____ do if he doesn't get a promotion?
a. does Brian should
b. should Brian
c. should Brian to
6. 6You _____ swim immediately after a meal.
a. should not
b. ought not
c. shouldn't to
7. 7We _____ take the money. You'll never be able to pay it back.
a. think you should not
b. think you ought not to
c. don't think you should

8. 8Politicians _____ to be completely honest and transparent.

a. ought
b. shouldn't
c. should
 9. 9She _____ work so hard. She's under too much stress.
a. shouldn't
b. shouldn't to
c. ought not
10.10Why _____ listen to you?
a. a.do I should
b. should I
c. should I to

Exercise 3

Complete the sentences with should, shouldn’t  and a verb in the list.

 ask     call     do     drink     eat     give     lie     speak     take     watch     wear

EXAMPLE: You  shouldn’t lie   about what happened. It’s important to tell the
truth.

3. 1I   more vegetables, but I hate them.

4. 2You   so many questions. You are going to get into trouble.
5. 3Parents   medicine to their children without going to the doctor
first.
6. 4I   more exercise. I have gained some weight.
7. 5What kind of dress   I   for tonight's ceremony?
8. 6You   John immediately. He needs to speak to you urgently.
9. 7Your children   TV all day. Take them to the park sometimes.
10.8It's raining. I think we   a taxi.
11.9You   some water or you will dehydrate.
12.10Children   to strangers.