Giving Advice: Should and Shouldn't

• CEFR A2–B1
• Grammar
• Printable
• Answer key

Giving Advice: Should and Shouldn't is a printable grammar worksheet for English language learners at CEFR level A2–B1. It covers Modal verb 'should' for advice, with 5 exercises and an answer key.

Use 'should' to give advice or make a recommendation.

Use 'shouldn't' to say something is not a good idea.

'Should' is the same for all subjects — there is no -s in the third person.

Examples

• You should drink more water.
• He shouldn't stay up so late.
• Should I call the doctor?
• She should study harder for the exam.
• You shouldn't eat so much sugar.
• They should apologise.
• Should we leave now?
• He shouldn't drive so fast.

What's in this worksheet

1. Should or shouldn't?
2. Correct the mistake
3. Give advice
4. Your opinion
5. Write the question

Common mistakes

• He shoulds eat more vegetables.  →  He should eat more vegetables. 'Should' never takes -s. It is the same for all subjects.
• You should to call her.  →  You should call her. Use the base verb after 'should', not 'to' + infinitive.
• Should I to bring something?  →  Should I bring something? No 'to' after 'should' — even in questions.
• She don't should go alone.  →  She shouldn't go alone. Use 'shouldn't', not 'don't should'.

Speaking prompts

• …can't sleep at night?
• …want to make new friends?
• …feel nervous before an exam?
• …want to improve their English?