should (A2)
modal verb
Pronunciation: /ʃʊd/
Definition
Should is a modal verb used for advice, duty, expectation, or a likely result.
Examples
You should drink water after running.
The package should arrive tomorrow.
Students should read the instructions carefully.
How to Use should
- should + base verb (collocation)
- To express advice, obligation, or probability. — "You should study for the test."
- should have + past participle (collocation)
- To talk about something that was advisable in the past but did not happen. — "I should have listened to your advice."
- should be + adjective/noun (collocation)
- To express what is likely or expected. — "The package should be here by tomorrow."
- should be + -ing verb (collocation)
- To express probability about a present action. — "He should be working right now."
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