4. SHOULD

We use should
  • for a strong suggestion.
EXAMPLE: You should go back to him. (It's not a 'must' but it would be good to do so.)

  • for advice and recommendations.
EXAMPLE: You should not be going now. It's going to rain anytime.

  • for something that is right or morally right to do.
EXAMPLE: You should cut down on your heavy drinking.

  • when something is not right or normal.
EXAMPLE: They should be queuing up

  • for something or something fair to happen.
EXAMPLE: She has been shoplifting, so she should be caught.

  • for the present moment.
EXAMPLE: You look tired. You should go to bed now.

  • in place of ought to. (No difference in meaning here.)
EXAMPLE: I think you should/ought to make more time for yourself to relax.

  • with if.
EXAMPLE: If Jane should come while I'm out, please tell her to wait.

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