Modal Should
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The document discusses the use of the modal verb "should" to make recommendations, give advice, express obligations, and expectations. It notes that "should" is commonly used to provide recommendations or advice on actions. Examples are given such as recommending visiting palaces in Berlin or advising focusing more on family than work. The document also indicates that "should" can express obligations like needing to be in the office by 7 AM, as well as expectations like people expected being in Dubai by now. Finally, it states that a chart is provided to illustrate how "should" is used in the present, past and future tenses.
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Modal Should
- 2. "Should" is most commonly used to make recommendations or give advice. It can also be used to express obligation as well as expectation.
- 3. Examples: Examples: When you go to Berlin, you should visit the palaces in Potsdam. RECOMMENDATION You should focus more on your family and less on work. ADVICE I really should be in the office by 7:00 AM. OBLIGATION By now, they should already be in Dubai. EXPECTATION
- 4. Using "Should" in Present, Past, and Future Most modal verbs behave quite irregularly in the past and the future. Study the chart below to learn how "should" behaves in different contexts.