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English for Communication | Alvin Bersamin

D. For the past, we use “should have” (done) to say that someone did the
wrong thing.

 The party was great. You should have come. Why didn’t you?

 I feel sick. I shouldn’t have eaten so much chocolate.

E. We also use “should” to say that something will probably happen.
A: Do you think you’ll be home late tonight?

B: I don’t think so. I should be home at the usual time.

F. You can use “ought to” instead of should in the sentences in this unit.

 It’s really a good movie. You ought to go and see it.

 She’s been studying very hard, so she ought to pass the exams.

EXERCISE

SITUATION:
You are giving advice to friend. Use should or shouldn’t.

1. Your friend has a bad toothache. Advise her to go the dentist.

 You should _______________________________________________.
2. Your friend rides his motorcycle at night without lights. You think this is

dangerous.

 You should _______________________________________________.
3. Your friend is going to visit Greece. Advise her to learn a few words of Greek

before she goes.

 You should _______________________________________________.

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