Should

1. Tick (✓) the correct sentences.

1)  a After a match, the captain insists the football team should take things easy. ✓

b After a match, the captain insists the football team take things easy. ✓

   c  After a match, the captain insists the football team to take things easy.

2)  a The journalist demanded that the minister resigned.

b The journalist demanded that the minister resign.

   c  The journalist demanded that the minister should resign.

3)  a If you really want to get rich fast, I suggest you should work harder.

b If you really want to get rich fast, I suggest you work harder.

   c  If you really want to get rich fast, I suggest you to work harder.

4)  a He never has any money, so it’s very odd that he have a new car.

b He never has any money, so it’s very odd that he has a new car.

   c  He never has any money, so it’s very odd that he should have a new car.

5)  a I think the weather will stay dry, but you can borrow raincoat if by any chance it rains.

b I think the weather will stay dry, but you can borrow raincoat if by any chance it should rain.

   c  I think the weather will stay dry, but you can borrow raincoat if by any chance it rained.

6)  a doctor explained that it was important I should take more exercise.

b doctor explained that it was important I take more exercise.

   c  doctor explained that it was important I took more exercise.

2. There are mistakes in five of these sentences. Correct the sentences where necessary. Write ‘OK’ if the sentence is already correct.

1) We were very surprised that Tom behave in such a rude manner.

  __ that Tom behaved / that Tom should behave ____

2) I asked a friend about getting train tickets and he recommended to book online.

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3) The government accepted the recommendation that they reduce spending on the armed services.

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4) If I can’t use a phone here, how do you suggest me to contact office?

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5) I shouldn’t go in there if I were you. They’re having an argument about money.

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6) Should be phone off when you call, just leave a message on voicemail.

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7) It’s essential that I should see the doctor today.

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8) Why didn’t you demand the club to refund your subscription?

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3. Complete the conversation with should where necessary. Leave out should where possible.

BEN:  We’ve got a review of the company’s environmental footprint today and I can’t find our latest energy consumption figures. What (1) __should I do __ (I / do)?

SUE:   I really don’t know. It’s odd that (2) ______________ (the figures / disappear) just when you need them. Did you ask Rose?

BEN:   Yes. She insisted that (3) ______________ (I / check) all the files self.

SUE:   She’s so unhelpful.

BEN:  And where’s Jack? He promised to update me on new machinery costs.

SUE:   I saw him printing off some figures a few minutes ago.

BEN:   It’s important (4) ______________ (we / discuss) his report before the meeting.

SUE:   Shall I go and find him?

BEN:   No, (5) ______________ (I / not / bother). He’s probably on his way.

SUE:   OK. Are you going to stay in the office over lunchtime?

BEN:   Yes. It’s vital (6) ______________ (I / find) these figures for this afternoon’s meeting.

SUE:   Oh, right. Well, I’m going out to give a talk to some new graduates about our industry this afternoon, so, if (7) ______________ (anyone / call), will you say I’m not available till tomorrow?

BEN:   Sure. Are we going to recruit new staff?

SUE:   I’d like to, but the accountant’s recommendation is that (8) ______________ (we / wait) until later in the year. He says we can’t afford anyone yet. He suggests (9) ______________ (we / hire) someone temporary if we really have to.

BEN:   Well, I suppose it’s only natural (10) ______________ (he / be) cautious. But we could really do with permanent help.

SUE:   Yes, quite.