two people talking

I'd better go home soon. I have a lot of studying 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:

studying manuals

I'm learning. I should have the tower manual.

pilot

You shouldn't go out flying without a weather report. It's pretty cold.

pilots lounge

Should we invite Jack to fly circuits with us?

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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