MODAL "SHOULD

MODAL "SHOULD"

What is it?

It's a modal verb used to give advice or suggestion.

Usage

Advice

Structure

Affirmative

Negative

Yes/No questions

WH questions

WH + should + subject + base verb + ?

Should + subject + base verb + ?

Subject + should + base verb

Subject + should not + base verb

Specific grammar

You should go to the hospital.

You should not eat junk food.

Should I go to the hospital?

Why should I go to the hospital?

Suggestion

Probability

Expectation

Extra information

Is very common in medical advice or first aid situation.

- It doesn't change with subject.

- The verb is always in base form.

- Should not = should'nt

- Every day

- Soon

- Right now

- In the morning

Time expressions and adverbs

You should drink more water.

We should try that new restaurant.

The bus should arrive soon

The meeting should end at 5 p.m.