Should future tense

English Grammar - Modal Verbs

Should is a modal verb.

After Should you use the base form of the infinitive (= verb without To e.g.

What tense is should be

Go instead of To Go)

Should + Verb (base form of infinitive)

e.g. You should go now (do not say: You should to go now.)

SHOULD

1.

To give advice, a recommendation or a suggestion

This is to say that it is the right thing to do or the correct thing.

• Does your tooth still hurt? You should make an appointment with the dentist.
• I think you should study for the test so that you don't fail.
• Your hair is too long.

  Use of should in sentences

• Use of should in sentences
• Past tense of should not
• Should past or present
• Present tense of should
• Must past tense

You should get a haircut.

• You really should go to the new restaurant on Main Street.

2.

Expresses that a situation is likely in the present

• Mary should be at home by now. Give her a call.
• He should have the letter by now. I sent it a couple of weeks ago.

3.

Expresses that a situation is likely in the future (prediction)

• They should win the game because they are a much better team.
• I posted the cheque yesterday so it should arrive this week.
• It should be fine tomorrow.

how to use should in past

should you use past tense or present tense