Exercises

Unit 34 · should 2

34.1

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first

Completethesecondsentencesothatitmeansthesameasthefirst.

1‘It would be a good idea to eat more fruit,’ the doctor said to me. The doctor recommended that I should eat more fruit .(Example)

‘You really must stay a little longer,’ she said to me. She insisted that I .

‘Why don’t you visit the museum after lunch?’ I said to them. I suggested that .

‘You must pay the rent by Friday,’ the landlord said to us. The landlord demanded that .

‘Let’s go to the cinema,’ Chris said to me. Chris suggested that .

34.2

Two of these sentences are not correct

1Tom suggested that I look for another job. OK(Example)

I called Tina and suggested that we meet for c offee.

What do you suggest me to do?

What sort of car do you suggest I should buy?

I suggest you to read this book.

I suggested that Anna learn to drive.

34.3

Complete the sentences using should + verb

1It’s strange that he should be late. He’s usually on time.(Example)

It’s funny that you that. I was thinking the same thing.

It’s only natural that parents about their children.

Isn’t it typical of Joe that he without saying goodbye to anybody?

I was surprised that they me for advice. What advice could I give them?

This is a democratic election, and it’s important that you .

The bridge needs to be repaired. It’s essential that the work as soon as possible.

34.4

Complete the sentences using If … should …

1We have no jobs at present. If the situation should change , we’ll let you know.(Example)

I’ve hung out the washing to dry on the balcony. If , can you bring it inside?

I think everything will be OK. , I’m sure we’ll be able to solve them.

I don’t want anyone to know where I’m going. , say you don’t know. Now complete the same sentences beginning with Should … .

5Should the situation change , we’ll let you know.(Example)

, can you bring the washing inside?

, I’m sure we’ll be able to solve them.

where I’m going, say you don’t know.

34.5

Complete the sentences using I should

1‘Shall I leave now?’ ‘No, I should wait a bit.’(Example)

‘Shall I throw these things away?’ ‘No, them. You may need them.’

‘Shall I go and see Paul?’ ‘Yes, but him first.’

‘Is it worth getting this computer repaired?’ ‘No, a new one.’

Theory