Should, shouldn’t

Exercise 1

Complete the sentences using should, shouldn’t and the words in brackets ( ).

1. You have a great job; you ________________ (change) it.

2. You ________________  (drink) so much coffee; it's bad for your blood pressure.

3. The government ________________  (help) people in need.

4. It's an incredible film. You ________________  (watch) it.

5. It's a very dangerous area. Tourists ________________  (go) there.

6. I think I ________________  (apply) for a new job.

7. You ________________  (go) to that restaurant. The food is terrible.

8. When someone does you a favour, you ________________  (say) thank you.

9. He ________________  (study) more if he wants to pass his exam.

10. Children ________________  (drink) sugary drinks. It's not very healthy.

Exercise 2

Complete the sentences with should, shouldn’t and a verb in the list.

ask     call     do     drink     eat     give     lie     speak     take     watch     wear

EXAMPLE: You shouldn’t lie about what happened. It’s important to tell the truth.

1. I ________________ more vegetables, but I hate them.

2. You ________________ so many questions. You are going to get into trouble.

3. Parents ________________ medicine to their children without going to the doctor first.

4. I ________________ more exercise. I have gained some weight.

5. What kind of dress ________________ I ________________ for tonight's ceremony?

6. You ________________ John immediately. He needs to speak to you urgently.

7. Your children ________________ TV all day. Take them to the park sometimes.

8. It's raining. I think we ________________ a taxi.

9. You ________________ some water or you will dehydrate.

10. Children ________________ to strangers.