Should not or shouldn t?

Usage notes Although shouldn’t is derived from should not, the two are not grammatically interchangeable. While “Shouldn’t I do it?” is grammatical, “Should not I do it?” is no longer acceptable.

Is shouldn’t it be correct?

“shouldn’t it” is perfectly normal in spoken English in the US and in southern UK, though in north-east England and Scotland, you are more likely to hear “should it not”.

Which is correct not to be or to not be?

Answer: Both are grammatically correct. For example: “To be or not to be” could just as well have been “To be or to not be.” “NOT TO”.

When should we use should not?

We use should and shouldn’t to give advice or to talk about what we think is right or wrong. You should means something like I think it is a good idea for you to do it. You shouldn’t means something like I think it is a bad idea for you to do it.

Should Should not sentences?

Alice works very long hours. She should talk to her boss. I have an English test tomorrow. I shouldn’t worry if I were you.

Should and should not sentences?

Look at these examples:

• You should drink water every day. ( recommendation)
• He should study for the test tomorrow. ( advice)
• I should buy a gift for the teacher. (
• They should be here by now. (
• You shouldn’t watch a lot of TV. (
• She should not buy that old car. (
• He shouldn’t arrive in Raleigh until tomorrow. (

Should and shouldn’t advice?

Should and Shouldn’t – Use. We use should and shouldn’t to give advice or to talk about what we think is right or wrong. You should means something like I think it is a good idea for you to do it. You shouldn’t means something like I think it is a bad idea for you to do it.

Is to be or not to be a question?

The famous line that begins Prince Hamlet’s soliloquy in Shakespeare’s Hamlet, “To be, or not to be, that is the question” is probably the most cited statement in all classical drama. “To be or not to be” is in fact, not the question. It is the wrong question. Claiming that a question is wrong may sound odd.

Should and shouldn’t examples?

How to use: Should/Shouldn’t

• You should drink water every day. ( recommendation)
• He should study for the test tomorrow. ( advice)
• I should buy a gift for the teacher. (
• They should be here by now. (
• You shouldn’t watch a lot of TV. (
• She should not buy that old car. (
• He shouldn’t arrive in Raleigh until tomorrow. (