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24 Should, shouldn’t (You shouldn’t smoke) 1 We use should with an infinitive (do, go etc.); | 4 We use the question form should liwe INFINITIVE me rates Ishould | do| some work tonight. a rn. mae 5 2 tem rene) e is a oO in ts Space ‘The form of should is the same for all = poe persons: [yourhe/she/it/weithey should go. bee should 1 mi “ ees ——— ‘a new passport. Where 0 ‘2 The negative form is shouldn't: . noe ‘You shouldn't sit in the sun all day. 5B We es ar Lthink.we should, Xdantt think ‘They shouldn't spend so much money. = etc. to give an opinion: Thnk we should get a 3 We use I should or we should to say what is a good thing for us to do: should go homme, I's midnight ar ee We should invite them for a meal. CER Qe ‘We use I or we shouldn't to say that something isa bad thing for us to dot | Idon’e think you should believe everything Tshould't spent so much money. tei Seas We do not usually say ‘We use you should/shouldn’t to give advice: ) You should look for a better job. is En shanldeys drive safest 6 Wecan use do you think I should ...?to ase Should is not as strong 2s must or have to, for advice: Coroperes “He hasn't replied to my letter, Do you think You should eat more fruit. (It’s a good idea.) should phone him? ‘You must eat more fruit, said the doctor What do you think | should give Tom jor (te very important). his birdhdaye A. Complete the sentences, using should or shouldn't and the words in brackets, 0 You shouldn't work. _ (You/work) so hard, Have a holiday. © Lenjoyed that film. go____(We/go) to the cinema more often, 1 (Woipark here. 1's not allowed, 2 What ____ (coo) for dinner tonight 3 —__ (ou /wear) a coat. tt’ cold outside. 4 (You/smoke). 1's had for yon 5 _____ (Welarrive) at the airport two hours before the flight. 6 —— (ifpay) now or later? 7 Doyouthink (apply) for this job 8 What do you think (Iivite) in this space on the form? OY eee (Heat) any more cake. Vve already eaten too much. 10. This food is terrible. (We/complain) to the manager. 11 Which shirt do you think buy) PAGE 52

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