🇬🇧 Should meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

"Should" is a word we use when we think something will probably happen or is expected to happen. It’s not 100% certain, but we believe it is likely. For example, if the sky is very dark, you might say, "It should rain soon," because you expect rain to happen. We also use "should" when we talk about what is the best or right thing to do, like "You should brush your teeth," because that is what people expect you to do to stay healthy.

The library should be quiet, but my stomach keeps auditioning for a lion sound-effect movie.

The spaghetti should stay on my plate, but it has decided to visit my shirt instead.

My little brother should be in bed, but he’s in the hallway pretending to be a zombie.

The alarm clock should wake me up, but instead it scares my hair into going wild.

My homework should be in my backpack, but it seems to have joined the secret paper club under my bed.

A girl finds a small wet bird on the path. She thinks she should help it, and she should find a safe place. She should bring it under her coat and warm it with her hands. She should give it some water. The bird lifts its head and chirps; the girl smiles and thinks she should be happy.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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