Should 2

Exercise 1 

Write a sentence (beginning in the way shown) that means the same as the first sentence.

1) 'I think it would be a good idea to see a specialist,' the doctor said to me.

     The doctor recommended that ________

2) 'You really must stay a little longer,' she said to me.

     She insisted that I ________

3) 'Why don't you visit the museum after lunch?' I said to them.

     I suggested that ________

4) 'You must pay the rent by Friday,' the landlord said to us.

     The landlord demanded that ________

5) 'Why don't we go away for a few days?' jack said to me.

     Jack suggested that ________

Exercise 2 

Are these sentences right or wrong?

1) a   Tom suggested that I should look for another job.

   b   Tom suggest ed that I look for another job.

   c   Tom suggested that I looked for another job.

   d   Tom suggested me to look for another job.

2) a   Where do you suggest I go for holiday?

   b   Where do you suggest me to go for holiday?

   c   Where do you suggest I should go for holiday?

Exercise 3 

Complete the sentences using should + the following:

ask     be     leave      listen      say      worry

1) It's strange that he ________ late. He's usually on time.

2) It's funny that you ________ that. I was going to say the same thing.

3) It's only natural that parents ________ about their children.

4) Isn't it typical of joe that he ________ without saying goodbye to anybody?

5) I was surprised that they ________ me for advice. What advice could I give them?

6) I'm going to give you all some essential information, so it's important that everybody________ very carefully.

Exercise 4

Use the words in brackets to complete these sentences. Use If … should ….

1) We have no jobs at present. (the situation / change)

     ________, we will contact you.

2) I've hung the washing out to dry on the balcony. (it / rain)

     ________, can you bring the washing in, please?

3) I think everything will be OK. (there / be / any problems)

     ________, I'm sure we'll be able to solve them.

4) I don't want anyone to know where I'm going. (anyone / ask)

     ________, just say that you don't know.

Write sentences 3 and 4 again, this time beginning with Should .

1) (3)   Should ________, I'm sure we'll be able to solve them.

2) (4)   ________, just say that you don't know.

Exercise 5

Complete the sentences using I should + the following:

get       keep       phone      wait

1) 'Shall l leave now?' 'No, ________ a bit.'

2) 'Shall I throw these things away?' 'No, ________ them. You may need them.'

3) 'Shall I go and see Paul?' 'Yes, but ________ Him first.’

4) 'Is it worth getting this TV repaired?' 'No, ________ a new one.'