{"id":273551,"date":"2026-09-24T03:01:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T08:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/?p=273551"},"modified":"2026-09-24T03:01:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T08:01:13","slug":"should-shouldnt-advice-a1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/zh\/blog\/should-shouldnt-advice-a1\/","title":{"rendered":"English Grammar: How to Use Should and Shouldn&#8217;t (A1 Level)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lc-answer\"><strong><span data-no-translation>Should<\/span> \u548c <span data-no-translation>shouldn&#8217;t<\/span> are modal verbs we use to give advice, make suggestions, or say what is a good or bad idea.<\/strong> Think of them as gentle recommendations. We use <span data-no-translation>should<\/span> when something is a good idea or helpful. For example, <span data-no-translation>You should eat healthy food.<\/span> This means it&#8217;s a good recommendation for your health. We use <span data-no-translation>shouldn&#8217;t<\/span> (which is short for <span data-no-translation>should not<\/span>) when something is not a good idea or not helpful. For instance, <span data-no-translation>You shouldn&#8217;t watch too much TV.<\/span> This suggests it&#8217;s not a good activity. The structure is always simple: <span data-no-translation>subject + should\/shouldn&#8217;t + the base form of the verb<\/span>. The verb never changes, no matter the subject (I, you, he, she, it, we, they). These words help you share opinions about what&#8217;s best to do.<\/div>\n<h2>What is Should?<\/h2>\n<p>We use the word <span data-no-translation>should<\/span> to give advice or make a suggestion. It means something is a good idea or helpful.<\/p>\n<p>Think of it like saying, &#8216;This is a good thing to do.&#8217;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>You should study for the test.<\/span> (It&#8217;s a good idea to study.)<\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>He should go to bed early.<\/span> (It&#8217;s helpful for him to sleep more.)<\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>We should help our friends.<\/span> (It&#8217;s a good thing to do.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"lc-cta lc-cta-blended\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0E63C4,#0A2540);\"><h3 style=\"color:#fff;font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 8px;\">\ud83c\udf93 \u91c7\u7528\u6df7\u5408\u5f0f\u6559\u5b66\u6cd5\u5b66\u4e60\u82f1\u8bed<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;opacity:.95;\">\u5c0f\u73ed\u6388\u8bfe \u00b7 7\u00d724\u5c0f\u65f6AI\u8f85\u5bfc \u00b7 \u5251\u6865\u8003\u8bd5\u5907\u8003<\/p><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:18px;\">\u6765\u81ea <strong><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">$<\/span>39<\/bdi><\/span><\/strong> <s style=\"opacity:.6;\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">$<\/span>79<\/bdi><\/span><\/s> \u6bcf\u6708<\/p><a href=\"\/zh\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;padding:13px 30px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;background:#fff;color:#0E63C4;\">\u9884\u8ba2\u8bfe\u7a0b<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>How to Form Sentences with Should<\/h2>\n<p>The grammar for <span data-no-translation>should<\/span> is very easy. You do not change the verb after <span data-no-translation>should<\/span>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, use the subject (I, you, he, she, it, we, they).<\/li>\n<li>Then, add <span data-no-translation>should<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, add the base form of the verb (the verb without 'to' and without -s or -ing).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The structure is always: <span data-no-translation>Subject + should + Base Verb<\/span>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>I should call my mom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>You should drink water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>She should wear a coat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>They should listen to the teacher.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>When to Use Shouldn't<\/h2>\n<p><span data-no-translation>Shouldn't<\/span> \u662f\u2026\u2026\u7684\u7b80\u79f0 <span data-no-translation>should not<\/span>. We use it to give negative advice or say that something is not a good idea.<\/p>\n<p>Think of it like saying, 'This is not a good thing to do.'<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>You shouldn't eat too much candy.<\/span> (It's not a good idea for your health.)<\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>He shouldn't play with fire.<\/span> (It's very dangerous.)<\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>They shouldn't talk loudly in the library.<\/span> (It's not helpful for others.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u7528\u4e8e <span data-no-translation>shouldn't<\/span> is the same as <span data-no-translation>should<\/span>: <span data-no-translation>Subject + shouldn't + Base Verb<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2>Asking for Advice: Should I...?<\/h2>\n<p>\u60a8\u8fd8\u53ef\u4ee5\u4f7f\u7528 <span data-no-translation>should<\/span> to ask for advice. To do this, you put <span data-no-translation>should<\/span> at the beginning of the question.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u5176\u7ed3\u6784\u5982\u4e0b\uff1a <span data-no-translation>Should + Subject + Base Verb?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u4f8b\u5982\uff1a<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Should I buy this shirt?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Should we go to the park?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Should he tell her the truth?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To answer these questions, you can use short answers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Yes, you should.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>No, you shouldn't.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<caption>Forms of &lt;span data-no-translation&gt;Should&lt;\/span&gt; \u548c &lt;span data-no-translation&gt;Shouldn&#039;t&lt;\/span&gt;<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u7c7b\u578b<\/th>\n<th>\u7ed3\u6784<\/th>\n<th>\u793a\u4f8b<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Positive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Subject + should + base verb<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>You should rest.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Negative<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Subject + shouldn't + base verb<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>You shouldn't worry.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Question<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Should + subject + base verb?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Should I go?<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>\u793a\u4f8b<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>You look tired. You should rest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>It's cold outside. She should wear a warm jacket.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>He shouldn't forget his keys.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>We should be on time for the meeting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Should I bring a gift?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>No, you shouldn't. It's not necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>They shouldn't waste food.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>You should try this new restaurant. It's very good!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u7ec3\u4e60<\/h2>\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-2282\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"2282\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"PT05 L1 GRAMMAR  should\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-cta lc-cta-whatsapp\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3DB16A,#1f8a4c);\"><h3 style=\"color:#fff;font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 8px;\">\ud83d\udcac \u9700\u8981\u4e2a\u6027\u5316\u6307\u5bfc\u5417\uff1f<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;opacity:.95;\">\u4f5c\u4e3a\u5251\u6865\u5b98\u65b9\u5907\u8003\u4e2d\u5fc3\uff0c\u6211\u4eec\u53ef\u4ee5\u4e3a\u60a8\u63a8\u8350\u5408\u9002\u7684\u8bfe\u7a0b\u548c\u8ba4\u8bc1\u3002\u7acb\u5373\u4e0e\u6211\u4eec\u7684\u987e\u95ee\u5728\u7ebf\u54a8\u8be2\u3002.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/51987070865?text=Hi%2C%20I%27m%20interested%20in%20Langcom%27s%20courses%20and%20would%20like%20some%20guidance%20choosing%20the%20right%20one.\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;padding:13px 30px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;background:#fff;color:#1f8a4c;\">\u5728 WhatsApp \u4e0a\u4e0e\u987e\u95ee\u804a\u5929<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>\u897f\u73ed\u7259\u8bed\u6bcd\u8bed\u8005\u5e38\u72af\u7684\u9519\u8bef<\/h2>\n<p>Spanish speakers might sometimes confuse <span data-no-translation>should<\/span> with a stronger obligation like \"deber\". Remember, <span data-no-translation>should<\/span> is for advice, not a strict rule.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mistake 1: Using \"to\" after <span data-no-translation>should<\/span>.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u9519\u8bef\uff1a <span data-no-translation>He should to study.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u6b63\u786e\uff1a <span data-no-translation>He should study.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Explanation: After <span data-no-translation>should<\/span>, always use the base form of the verb without \"to\".<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mistake 2: Changing the verb form after <span data-no-translation>should<\/span>.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u9519\u8bef\uff1a <span data-no-translation>She should eats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u6b63\u786e\uff1a <span data-no-translation>She should eat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Explanation: The verb after <span data-no-translation>should<\/span> never changes, even for <span data-no-translation>he\/she\/it<\/span>. It's always the base form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mistake 3: Changing the verb form in questions.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u9519\u8bef\uff1a <span data-no-translation>Should he goes?<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u6b63\u786e\uff1a <span data-no-translation>Should he go?<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Explanation: In questions, the verb after the subject also stays in its base form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u5e38\u89c1\u95ee\u9898<\/h2>\n<h3>What is the difference between should and must?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-no-translation>Should<\/span> is for advice or suggestions; it's a recommendation. <span data-no-translation>Must<\/span> is for strong obligations or rules; it means something is necessary or required. For example, <span data-no-translation>You should eat vegetables<\/span> (good idea), but <span data-no-translation>You must stop at a red light<\/span> (it's a rule).<\/p>\n<h3>Can I use should for the past?<\/h3>\n<p>For A1 English, we use <span data-no-translation>should<\/span> to talk about advice for the present or future. For example, <span data-no-translation>You should call her now<\/span> \u6216 <span data-no-translation>You should visit next week<\/span>. There are more complex forms for the past, but you will learn those later.<\/p>\n<h3>Is should formal or informal?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-no-translation>Should<\/span> is a very common word and can be used in both formal and informal situations. It is a polite way to give advice or make suggestions to anyone.<\/p>\n<h2>\u76f8\u5173\u8bfe\u7a0b<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/zh\/?p=272776\">Modal verbs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/zh\/?p=273037\">Modal verbs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/zh\/?p=273133\">Modal verbs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/zh\/?p=273153\">Modal verbs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Should and shouldn&#8217;t are modal verbs we use to give advice, make suggestions, or say what is a good or bad idea. Think of them as gentle recommendations. We use should when something is a good idea or helpful. For example, You should eat healthy food. This means it&#8217;s a good recommendation for your health. 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