”Should” is very profound
I'm studying about should with my text book.
It's very profound.
①I suggested that she should buy a car.
②I suggested that she buy a car.
③I suggested that she bought a car.
I understand, ①and②is same meaning.
These are difference between British and American. but I
don't understand ③. Is this same meaning too?
why is this using past tense....
I have a headache...
help me ;)
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I will try to explain "should" for you.
"I told her, she SHOULD go to the store" = I suggested it, but she might not...
"I SHOULD quit smoking" = but I probably wont...
"They SHOULD teach more about other cultures in school" = but they don't...
This is a suggestion. hence;
I am talking to someone: "You should buy a car, Amy."
I'm telling someone else later: "I suggested that Amy buy a car". or "I suggested Amy should buy a car"
Does that make sense?
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We can't say*
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Thank you guys!
According to my text book( It's English grammar in use)
we don't say i suggested her to buy ;)
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Should can also suggest that the one being spoken though really has to do something (but not in a forcing manner per se).
Example: You should watch that movie! -> You really have to watch that movie! (because it's so good!)
You shouldn't do that! -> Stop doing that!
But as you said, it's quite profound and has multiple ways to be used.
I don't understand the third sentence, I think the correct way to say this would be: "I suggested her to buy a car.", which is just normal past tense.
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Numbers 1 & 2 are good. As far as number 3, I'm not saying it's wrong, but I cannot think of any situation where you should use it.
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