grammar · neutral

should + base verb

Band 4-5speakingtask2

Used for advice, recommendation, or mild expectation.

Examples

“You should see a doctor if it doesn't get better.”

“They should arrive around noon.”

“Students should submit their essays by Friday.”

Band 8 sentence

“Given the evidence, policymakers should prioritise long-term investment in education rather than short-term fixes.”

Collocations

  • should / should have + past participle

Common mistakes

You should to study more.→You should study more.

I should went there yesterday.→I should have gone there yesterday.

You must to see a doctor.→You must see a doctor. / You should see a doctor.

Say it for a higher band

5must + base verb→6have to + base verb→7+should + base verb

Easily confused

ought to

“You ought to apologise to her.”

Related words

have / has + past participlesubject + V(s) (simple present)be about to + base verbbe + V-ingso + adjective/adverb + that + clauseIf + present perfect, will + base verbNot only + clause, but also + clausewill have been + V-ing

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