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If + present simple, should + V
Used to give advice or recommendations in general contexts or academic suggestions (common in Task 2 proposals).
Examples
“If schools focus on critical thinking, students should perform better in exams.”
“If the government increases funding, public services should improve.”
“If you want to reduce waste, you should start with recycling at home.”
Band 8 sentence
“If policymakers prioritise early childhood education, children should develop stronger cognitive skills long term.”
Common mistakes
If the government increases funding, it will improve public services.→If the government increases funding, public services should improve.
If we plant more trees, we must reduce pollution.→If we plant more trees, we should reduce pollution.
Say it for a higher band
5If + present simple, will + V→6If + present simple, may + V→7+If + present simple, should + V
Easily confused
If + present simple, will + V
“If governments invest in research, innovation will increase.”
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