The Use of "Should" in Negative, Positive, and Question Forms
Objective: To help students understand and
correctly use the modal verb "should" in its different forms
(positive, negative, and question) to give advice, make suggestions, or express
obligations.
1. Introduction to "Should"
- Definition: "Should" is a modal
     verb used to give advice, suggest actions, express obligation, or show
     what is expected or appropriate.
 - Usage: It is commonly used to
     indicate what someone thinks is a good idea or necessary in certain
     situations.
 
2. Structure of "Should" Sentences
- "Should" is always
     followed by the base form of the verb (the infinitive without
     "to").
 
Positive Form
- Structure: Subject + should + base form
     of the verb
 - Example Sentences:
 - You should eat more
      vegetables.
 - She should study for
      the exam.
 - We should go to the
      doctor.
 
Negative Form
- Structure: Subject + should + not + base
     form of the verb
 - Example Sentences:
 - You should not smoke.
 - He shouldn’t skip his
      meals.
 - They should not be late
      for the meeting.
 
Question Form
- Structure: Should + subject + base form
     of the verb?
 - Example Sentences:
 - Should I call her now?
 - Should we take this route?
 - Should they be worried?
 
3. Table Form of "Should" in Different Forms
| 
   Form  | 
  
   Structure  | 
  
   Examples  | 
 
| 
   Positive  | 
  
   Subject + should + verb  | 
  
   You should exercise regularly.  | 
 
| 
   He should apologize to her.  | 
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| 
   We should help the poor.  | 
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| 
   Negative  | 
  
   Subject + should not + verb  | 
  
   You should not drive so fast.  | 
 
| 
   (shouldn’t)  | 
  
   She shouldn’t ignore the rules.  | 
 |
| 
   We shouldn’t waste food.  | 
 ||
| 
   Question  | 
  
   Should + subject + verb?  | 
  
   Should I bring an umbrella?  | 
 
| 
   Should we invite them to the
  party?  | 
 ||
| 
   Should they start the project
  now?  | 
 
4. Practice Activities
Activity 1: Sentence Transformation
- Provide students with a list of
     sentences in different forms (positive, negative, question). Ask them to
     transform each sentence into the other forms.
 - Example:
 - Original: She
       should exercise daily.
 - Negative:
        She should not exercise daily.
 - Question:
        Should she exercise daily?
 
Activity 2: Giving Advice Role-Play
- Pair up students and give them
     scenarios where they have to give advice using "should." One
     student asks a question, and the other responds with advice.
 - Scenario: A friend is feeling tired.
 - Student
       A:
       What should I do?
 - Student
       B: You
       should rest more and get enough sleep.
 
Activity 3: Class Discussion
- Have a class discussion where
     students give advice about different topics using "should."
 - Example Topics:
 - Healthy
       habits
 - Studying
       for exams
 - How
       to handle stress
 - Encourage students to use both
      positive and negative forms (e.g., "You should eat healthy
      food," "You shouldn't eat too much junk food").
 
Activity 4: Question Practice
- Provide a list of situations
     and have students form questions using "should" about each
     situation.
 - Example:
 - Situation: The
       weather looks bad.
 - Question:
        Should we cancel the picnic?
 
5. Assessment and Feedback
- Quiz: Prepare a short quiz where
     students have to choose the correct form of "should" for
     different sentences.
 - Worksheet: Create a worksheet where
     students complete sentences using "should" in positive,
     negative, or question forms.
 - Oral Practice: Have students practice
     forming and answering "should" questions in pairs or small
     groups.
 
6. Summary
Understanding
the use of "should" in positive, negative, and question forms is
essential for giving advice, making suggestions, or expressing obligations.
Using practical activities and discussions helps students become more
comfortable using "should" in everyday conversation.
By
practicing with different scenarios and transforming sentences into different
forms, students will develop a better understanding of how to use
"should" correctly and effectively.