Universidad de Santiago de Chile English Grammar Practice Basic 3

Unit 3: Planning a Vacation

Modal Verb: Should Study these examples: You look tired. You should go to bed. The government should do more to improve education. Should we invite Stephanie to the party? Yes, I think we should

1. You should do something = it is a good thing to do or the right thing to do. You can use should to give advice or to give an opinion. We often use should with I think/I dont think/Do you think?: I think the government should do more to improve education. I dont think you should work so hard. Do you think I should apply for this job? Yes, I think you should

2. You shouldnt do something = it isnt a good thing to do: You shouldnt believe everything you read in the newspapers.

3. Should is not as strong as must or have to: You should apologise. (= it would be a good thing to do) You must apologise/You have to apologise. (= you have no alternative)

4. You can use should when something is not right or what you expect. Wheres Tina? She should be here by now. (= she isnt here yet, and this is not normal) The price on this packet is wrong. It should be $2.50, not $3.50. The man on the motorbike should be wearing a helmet.

Exercises
I. For each situation, write a sentence with should or shouldnt + one of the following: go to bed so late take a photo look for another job use her car so much

Go away for a few days Put some pictures on the walls

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Anna needs a change. Your salary is very low. Jack always finds it hard to get up. What a beautiful view! Sue drives everywhere. She never walks. Dans room isnt very interesting.

She should go away for a few days. You.. He. You.. She..

II. Read the situations and write sentences with I think/I dont think.should 1. Joe and Catherine are planning to get married. You think its a bad idea. I dont think they should get married. 2. Jane has a bad cold, but plans to go out tonight. You dont think this is a good idea. You say to her: .. 3. Peter needs a job. Hes just seen an advert for a job which you think would be ideal for him, but hes not sure whether to apply or not. You say to him: . 4. The government wants to increase taxes, but you dont think is a good idea. . III. Complete the sentences with should + the verb in brackets. 1. We dont see you enough. You and see us more often. (come) 2. Im in a difficult position. What do you think I now? (do) 3. Is Joe here? Not yet, but he here soon. (be) VI. Read the situations and write sentences with should/shouldnt.

1. That man on the motorbike isnt wearing a helmet. Thats dangerous. He should be wearing a helmet. 2. The notice says that the shop is open every day from 8.30. It is 9 oclock, but the shop isnt open yet. . 3. The speed limit is 30miles an hour, but Kate is doing 50. VII. Write four things you should/shouldnt do when you are in classes.