How to Use Should in English - English Modal Verbs

This video lesson by Oli from Oxford Online English covers the various uses of the modal verb 'should' in English. It explains how 'should' can be used to give advice, express opinions, criticize past actions, and indicate probability. The lesson provides examples and encourages practice, emphasizing the importance of context in understanding the meaning of 'should'.

What is the primary use of 'should' as introduced in the lesson?

• To express necessity

• To express certainty

• To express what is right or best

• To express obligation

When giving advice, which of the following is an example of using 'should'?

• You should have been more careful.

• You should be there by now.

• You should try the new restaurant.

• You should have gone to the party.

How does using 'should' to express an opinion differ from giving advice?

• It is used for third-person subjects.

• It is used for past events.

• It is used for expressing certainty.

• It is used for future predictions.

What structure is used to criticize past actions with 'should'?

• Should + base verb

• Should + have + past participle

• Should + to + verb

• Should + be + verb-ing

Which sentence correctly uses 'should' to criticize a past mistake?

• You should have careful.

• You should have been more careful.

• You should be careful.

• You should be more careful.

In what context does 'should' express probability?

• When expressing obligation

• When giving advice

• When criticizing past actions

• When predicting a likely outcome

Which of the following sentences uses 'should' to express probability?

• You should visit the museum.

• You should try harder.

• He should be here soon.

• You should have called me.