Understanding the Use of 'Should'

This video tutorial by Mrs. Andrew from Crown Academy of English covers the modal verb 'should'. It explains its pronunciation, form, and various uses, including describing ideal situations, giving advice, making predictions, and expressing thanks. The tutorial provides examples for each use case, helping learners understand how to apply 'should' in different contexts. The video concludes with a reminder to check additional resources for further learning.

What is the primary focus of the lesson introduced by Mrs. Andrew?

• The use of past tense verbs

• The modal verb 'should'

• The passive voice

• The future tense

Which of the following is NOT a use of 'should' mentioned in the introduction?

• To describe what is ideal

• To predict future events

• To express a command

• To give advice

In the form of 'should', what follows the subject?

• The base form of the verb

• The past tense of the verb

• The future tense of the verb

• The gerund form of the verb

How is the negative form of 'should' constructed?

• Subject + should + base form + not

• Subject + should + not + past form

• Subject + should + base form

• Subject + should + not + base form

What is the contracted form of 'should not'?

• Shouldn'ts

• Shouldn'ted

• Shouldn't've

• Shouldn't

In a question form, what is the correct order of words using 'should'?

• Should + subject + base form

• Should + base form + subject

• Base form + should + subject

• Subject + should + base form

When using 'should' to describe ideal situations, what is being expressed?

• A hypothetical scenario

• A preference or ideal situation

• A command

• A past event

In the example about sales tax, what does Mark suggest?

• The government should maintain the sales tax

• The government should reduce the sales tax

• The government should abolish the sales tax

• The government should increase the sales tax

What does Jane think about the number of prisons?

• There should be fewer prisons

• There should be more prisons

• Prisons should be abolished

• The number of prisons is adequate

What is a common use of 'should' in giving advice?

• To give advice or make a suggestion

• To express a wish

• To describe a past event

• To express a command