two women on a park bench

I'd better go home soon. I have a lot of homework to do.

Advice

Should

When we want to say that something is the right thing to do, we use should. It is commonly used to give advice or opinions:

I'm hungry. I should eat something.

You shouldn't go out without a coat. It's pretty cold.

Should we invite Jack to the party?

Should is not as strong as must, have to, or have got to:

  • You should help. (It is a good idea / the right thing to do.)
  • You must / have to / have got to help. (It is very important / necessary that you help.)

Ought To


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