‘should’
modal ‘should’
We use ‘should’ for giving advice.
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You should speak to him about it.
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You should see a doctor.
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You should ask a lawyer.
We use ‘should’ to give an opinion or a recommendation.
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We should invest more in China.
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They should do something about this terrible train service.
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He should resign.
‘Should’ expresses a personal opinion and is much weaker and more personal than ‘must’ or ‘have to’. It is often introduced by ‘ I think’.
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I think they should replace him.
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I don’t think they should keep the contract.
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Do you think I should tell her?
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