You have a cold. You should ____ some hot tea.
- A. drink(correct answer)
- B. to drink
- C. drinks
- D. drinking
Why: After should, use the base verb: no to, no -s, no -ing. Can works the same way.
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Should and Shouldn't Exercises with Answers
Give and ask for advice: should and shouldn't with the base verb, Should I…? and What should I…?, the gentle I don't think you should, and when must fits better. Answers explained.
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Sample questions with answers
____ a suit to the wedding?
- A. Should I wear(correct answer)
- B. Do I should wear
- C. Should I to wear
- D. I should wear
Why: To ask for advice, put should in front of the subject. No do, and wear stays as it is.
You ____ leave your bag here. It isn't safe.
- A. shouldn't(correct answer)
- B. don't should
- C. not should
- D. shouldn't to
Why: The negative of should is shouldn't. No to after it.
Lessons on this topic
- Should and Shouldn't
How to give advice with should and shouldn't: the base verb after should, Should I…? questions, I don't think you should, and the difference from must.
