Grammar: Should / Shouldn’t
We use should / shouldn’t to say something is a good idea or to give advice.
The form is the same for all persons (I, you, he, she, it, we, they).
| Form | Example |
|---|---|
| Positive (+) | I should do regular exercise. |
| Negative (-) | You shouldn’t eat too much. |
| Question (?) | Should we drink more water? |
| Short answers | Yes, we should. / No, we shouldn’t. |
Leaflet: What should you do to get fit?
Part 1 – Do it every day
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Exercise should be part of your daily routine.
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You shouldn’t take the lift. Use the stairs.
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You shouldn’t go to school by car. Instead, you should walk or cycle.
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You shouldn’t spend so much time in front of screens. You should get outside more.
Part 2 – Make sure it’s fun
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You should do a sport, but you shouldn’t do one you dislike.
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If you like being with people, you should try a team sport.
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If you like your own company, you should choose an individual sport.
No pain, no gain?
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Should exercise hurt? Whatever exercise you do, it should be something that makes you breathe hard. But you shouldn’t stop as soon as it gets difficult.
Take care of yourself
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You should always warm up before you start.
Watch out! (expressions)
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My arm hurts.
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I’ve got a backache.
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I’ve got a toothache.
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My stomach hurts.
Health problems (highlighted expressions)
| English | Arabic |
|---|---|
| My feet hurt | قدماي تؤلماني |
| I’ve got a backache | لديَّ ألم في الظهر |
| I’ve got a toothache | لديَّ ألم في الأسنان |
| My stomach hurts | معدتي تؤلمني |
