How do use "should"?
at first I thought it is used in command,
but I am not sure.
I am little bit confused how to use it.
Are there many usages???
please give me expample sentences with explanations.
many in thanks.
2007-06-02 18:28:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Some examples:
1.
"Should I go to the park with Alex?" =
"Do you think it would be the right thing for me to go to the park with Alex?"
or "Would it be good if I went to the park with Alex?".
2. "I should read that book" = "it would be advisable for me to read that book" or "it would be good for me to read that book"
3. "You shouldn't sleep in class" = can mean "don't sleep in class" (ie a command) or, more leniently, "it's not a good idea for you to sleep in class"
2007-06-02 18:36:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should do...... is definitely a direction you are giving someone, not necessarily a command; unless you have an, "or less...." following it.
The strength of "should" depends on the sentence, from being minor to major; and can be quite annoying if used the wrong way.
Ask specific questions, and I'll try to help.
2007-06-03 01:34:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's similar in meaning to "ought" however that's close to a command whereas "should" is more of a suggestion.
"You should go apologize" for example.
2007-06-03 01:35:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
( asking for some one to go somewhere )
You should go to the store for me.
( asking a question about a problem )
should there be another nail in the wall?
( asking an intuitive question )
should you go to the park?
( making a statement )
there should be more safety measures implemented.
( giving advise )
shouldn't you think twice about your decision?
2007-06-03 01:35:59 · answer #4 · answered by s0ulpurge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should means that you will not make a person do someting, but that it would be good for them to do it.
For example:
Read this book.- You HAVE TO read this book.
You should read this book.- PERHAPS IT WOULD BE GOOD if you read this book.
2007-06-03 10:26:51 · answer #5 · answered by KW 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John asked for my opinion about his crush and I told him, "you SHOULD go for it man, ask her out."
My friends were talking about the new girl in the neighborhood, all of they said they WOULD bang the heck outta her
2007-06-03 01:33:47 · answer #6 · answered by Nano 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't forget it can also be used for "if".
Should you go to the store, can you pick me up some vegemite?
2007-06-03 01:36:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Example: You should first learn how to use "do". You should go to school. You should not neglect your homework.
2007-06-03 01:37:25 · answer #8 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Must " is a command."Should" is a suggestion.
"You know,you really should feed the dog.He is hungry."....should is suggested.
"You must feed the dog or no T.V. for you.He is hungry!" ....now that is a command.
2007-06-03 01:35:08 · answer #9 · answered by AngelsFan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-06-03 01:34:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋