By Lilian Marchesoni For strong advice, should is used to say what is the right thing or a good thing to do.
I’m always tired! You should go to
bed earlier. Use shouldn’t to say that it’s not a good thing to do or it’s not the right thing.
You shouldn’t play
with lighters. For strong advice, you can also use “need to” to say what is necessary and you can use imperatives.
You need to eat all your food.
Eat all your food!
Use the expressions “Why don’t you…?” and “It’s a good idea to…” to make suggestions. They are usually softer than should and need to.
Why don’t you
pull over? Use could to make a suggestion or to say what is possible or a good idea
It’s a good idea We could create
to keep your word! more programs. YOUR TURN! Use should + a verb to complete the sentences. CLEAN GO READ VISIT WATCH WEAR
1. should watch the ball.
When you play tennis, you ___________ 2. should go to bed. You look tired. You ________ 3. You __________ should brush your teeth after every meal. 4. The museum is very interesting. You _________ should visit it. 5. When you are driving, you _________ should wear a seat-belt. 6. It’s a good book. You _________ should read it.
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