“Shall” чи “should”?

Fill in the gap in each sentence with shall (shall not, shan’t) or should (should not, shouldn’t). Write your answer in the space below. Separate your answers with a comma where necessary.

1. It’s none of my business but I don’t think you ... accept this job offer. I’ve heard there’s too much turnover.

2. You ... get married at such a young age. You aren’t mature enough to start a family.

3. ... I throw a party for you and invite your crush?

4. ... I apply for a job right now? — I don’t think you ... Complete your Bachelor’s degree first.

5. You ... have told your friends that you had changed your mind. You’ve simply let them down.

6. The Board of Directors ... hold a meeting at least once a year.

7. How often ... I feed my cat?

8. You ... pass! (“The Lord of the Rings”)

9. ... we conduct a pilot survey to see how the questionnaire works? — Yes, you definitely ...

10. Applicants ... remain in their seats until all the papers have been collected.

11. We ... overcome all the hindrances in our way.

1. The correct answer is should.

Explanation:

The verb “should” is mainly used for giving advice or making recommendations.

2. The correct answer is should not (or shouldn’t).

3. The correct answer is shall.

Explanation:

The verb “shall” is often used for making offers or suggestions.

“Crush” (informal) is a person who you love and admire but often cannot have a relationship with.

4. The correct answer is should.

Explanation:

Here the verb “should” is used to ask for advice.

5. The correct answer is should.

Explanation:

The verb “should” is also used to criticise someone’s actions.

6. The correct answer is shall.

Explanation:

The verb “shall” frequently appears in legal texts and has the meaning “must”.

7. The correct answer is should.

8. The correct answer is shall not (or shanʼt).

Explanation:

Here the verb “shall” is used to give an order.

9. The correct answer is should.

10. The correct answer is shall.

Explanation:

Here the verb “shall” is used to give an instruction.

11. The correct answer is shall.

Explanation:

Here the verb “shall” is used to express determination.

Sources: https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org

https://dictionary.cambridge.org

https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com

https://www.collinsdictionary.com

https://www.macmillandictionary.com

https://www.merriam-webster.com