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Created by: Nikita Kovalyov
Updated: April 2004
 
Should & Shouldn't - When to Use; How to Use
Should & Shouldn't - Positives; Negatives; and Questions
Should and Shouldn't - Use
- We use should and shouldn't to give advice or to talk about what we think is right or wrong.
- You should means something like I think it is a good idea for you to do it.
- You shouldn't means something like I think it is a bad idea for you to do it.
- Should is used to express the opinion of a speaker and often follows I think or I don't think.
Examples
You look tired. I think you should take a few days off.
Alice works very long hours. She should to talk to her boss.
- I have an English test tomorrow.
- I shouldn't worry if I were you. You have worked really hard.
- I never have enough money.
- I don't think you should go out so much.
Should - Quick Grammar Note
To give advice to someone you can also say:
- I should do it if I were you.
- I shouldn't be so rude, if I were you.
When you regret not doing something in the past, you can say:
- I shouldn't have spoken to him like that.
- I should have apologized earlier.
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Should or Shouldn't - Practice
Exercise. Chose should or shouldn't.
Tip! We do not use shouldn't where there isn't any obligation at all.
Instead we use don't have to or don't need to.
Should & Shouldn't - When to Use; How to Use
Should & Shouldn't - Positives; Negatives; and Questions
Learn More
Have To and Don't Have To - When to use and how to use. Grammar reference and practice exercises for learners of English as a second language.
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