Basic Details
Word: Should
Part of Speech: Modal Verb
Meaning: Used to say what is a good idea or what you ought to do.
Synonyms: Ought to, must, have to
Antonyms: Should not, must not, may not
Idioms and Phrases
- You should take it with a pinch of salt: To not take something too seriously or to be a little sceptical about it. Example: "When he said he could run a mile in three minutes, you should take it with a pinch of salt!"
- Shoulder the burden: To take on responsibility or a difficult situation. Example: "After the team lost the match, the captain had to shoulder the burden of keeping everyone's spirits up."
Usage Examples
Example 1: You should always wash your hands before eating to keep yourself healthy.
Example 2: If you want to improve your grades, you should study regularly.
Example 3: We should always be kind to others, as you never know what they are going through.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "should" comes from the Old English word "sceolde," which was used to indicate obligation or necessity? This shows that the concept of responsibility has been part of our language for a very long time!
Famous Quote
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "should" mean?
a) To express a requirement
b) To show a preference
c) To indicate a choice
d) To suggest a good idea
Answer: d) To suggest a good idea
2. Which of these is a synonym for "should"?
a) Must not
b) Ought to
c) May not
d) Can
Answer: b) Ought to
3. Which sentence correctly uses "should"?
a) You should go to bed early if you are tired.
b) She should plays the piano well.
c) They should dancing at the party.
d) We should reads more books.
Answer: a) You should go to bed early if you are tired.
4. Which idiom suggests being relaxed about something?
a) You should take it with a pinch of salt
b) Shoulder the burden
c) Bite the bullet
d) Hit the nail on the head
Answer: a) You should take it with a pinch of salt
5. What is the opposite of "should" in terms of obligation?
a) Ought to
b) Might
c) Should not
d) Must
Answer: c) Should not
