Should

English: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 2.6.6

Should

Model verbs are verbs that affect other verbs in sentences. 'Should' is a modal verb.

Should

Should

  • 'Should' is used to show something has to happen or is likely to happen.
Examples

Examples

  • You should call your mother.
  • He should not have driven.
More examples

More examples

  • I should phone the police.
  • He should dress smartly.

Test yourself on Should

  • What is the modal verb in this sentence?

    He should eat, rest, and sleep early tonight.

  • Which of these sentences uses a modal verb?

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