Let's Practice
Direction: Read the following sentences
- You should eat more vegetables.
He/She shouldn’t go to bed late.
We shouldn’t be rude.
They should study for the test.
Grammar Point
Direction: Read the grammar point
What do “should” and “shouldn’t” mean?
We use should to give advice or say what is a good idea.
We use shouldn’t to say something is not a good idea.
1. Positive Sentences with Should
Form:
Subject + should + base verb
Examples:
I should sleep early.
You should eat healthy food.
We should help our friends.
2. Negative Sentences with Shouldn’t
Form:
Subject + shouldn’t + base verb
Examples:
He shouldn’t watch too much TV.
They shouldn’t be late.
You shouldn’t skip school.
📝 Use the base form of the verb after “should” and “shouldn’t.”
Example
Direction: Read the following examples with your tutor
I should exercise more.
You shouldn’t eat junk food.
She should go to the doctor.
We shouldn’t fight with others.
He should study before the test.
They shouldn’t forget their homework.
Conversation
Direction: Read the conversation aloud for the first time and then read again with your tutor
Lina is giving advice to her friend Jake, who is feeling tired and stressed.
Jake: Lina, I feel tired every day.
Lina: You should go to bed earlier.
Jake: I stay up late watching TV.
Lina: You shouldn’t do that. You should sleep at least 8 hours.
Jake: I also eat a lot of fast food.
Lina: You should try to eat more fruits and vegetables.
Jake: Thanks, Lina! I’ll try to do that.
Questions
1. What should Jake do to feel better?
Answer: He should __________ earlier.
2. What shouldn’t Jake do at night?
Answer: He shouldn’t __________.
3. What should Jake eat more of?
Answer: He should eat more __________.
Fill in the blank
Direction: Fill in the blank. Choose A or B
1. You __________ see a doctor.
A) should
B) shouldn’t
2. He __________ eat so much candy.
A) should
B) shouldn’t
3. We __________ help our classmates.
A) should
B) shouldn’t
4. I __________ talk to my teacher.
A) should
B) shouldn’t
5. She __________ be mean to others.
A) should
B) shouldn’t
6. They __________ drink more water.
A) should
B) shouldn’t
7. You __________ skip breakfast.
A) should
B) shouldn’t
8. He __________ do his homework.
A) should
B) shouldn’t
Let's Talk
Direction: Answer using the words and expressions you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself
1. What should you do when you feel sick?
2. What shouldn’t you do before a test?
3. What should people eat to be healthy?
4. Should students study every day?
5. Should people exercise?
6. What should your friend do if they are sad?
7. What shouldn’t you do if you are tired?
8. Should we help others? Why?
9. What should you do before going to bed?
10. What advice do you give your friends?
Beginner 2
Grammar / LET'S LEARN /
Lesson 18
Giving Advice
Should / Shouldn’t