Must Learn GrammarMODAL - SHOULDAlso difference between: Should and Had Better |
UPDATED: JAN 2024
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- Should = make recommendation, suggestion or give advice
- Should = cannot be used alone.
- Should + verb: You should study more.
EXAMPLES:
- I should study Spanish more often.
- You should study Spanish more often.
- Mary should visit Phuket when she goes to Thailand.
Had Better:
Connotation of unpleasant consequences.
A "strong" suggestion"!
Connotation of unpleasant consequences.
A "strong" suggestion"!
EXAMPLES:
- You should finish the report today.
- You had better finish the report today otherwise the Boss will be angry at you.
- You should study this weekend for the test Monday.
- You had better study for the test this weekend so that you don't fail your course.
- You should pay your credit card bill on time.
- You had better pay your credit card bill on time so you don't have to pay interest fees.