A2

S + should / should not + V0

should — khuyên nên làm gì

Explanation

Dùng để khuyên hoặc nêu ý kiến về điều nên làm. should không đổi theo chủ ngữ, động từ sau nó luôn nguyên thể. Rút gọn phủ định: shouldn't. Bẫy thường gặp: Không thêm to và không chia: You should to go ✗, He shoulds go ✗, He should go ✓.

Examples

You should see a doctor.

Bạn nên đi khám.

He should study harder.

Anh ấy nên học chăm hơn.

You should not eat so late.

Bạn không nên ăn muộn thế.

Should I call her?

Tôi có nên gọi cô ấy không?

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