Good Choices Guide: Using “Should” and “Should Not” for Class 2

This Grade 2 grammar worksheet introduces young learners to the use of “should” and “should not” to give advice and talk about good and bad habits. Through structured and engaging exercises, students learn how to suggest positive actions and avoid incorrect behaviour using simple modal verbs.

Why “Should” and “Should Not” Matter in Grammar?

Understanding how to use “should” and “should not” helps children:
1. Give and understand advice in everyday situations.
2. Talk about healthy habits and good behaviour.
3. Build correct sentence structure using modal verbs.
4. Develop moral reasoning and responsible thinking through language.

This worksheet is thoughtfully designed for Grade 2 learners and includes fill in the blanks, true or false, multiple choice questions, sentence correction, and paragraph writing. Each task reinforces the correct usage of “should” for good advice and “should not” for warning against wrong actions.

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks 
Students complete ten sentences using words like “should go,” “should eat,” “should brush,” and “shouldn’t run.” This strengthens understanding of advice in daily routines.

Exercise 2 – True or False 
Students decide whether each statement reflects correct advice. This builds logical thinking and reinforces good habits.

Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students choose between “should,” “should not,” and “might” to complete each sentence correctly.

Exercise 4 – Sentence Rewriting 
Students identify incorrect advice and replace it with the correct form using “should” or “should not.”

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing 
Students write a short paragraph about habits they should and should not have, encouraging independent application of grammar.

Answer Key

Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. should go 
2. should eat 
3. should not run 
4. should brush 
5. should help 
6. should share 
7. should listen 
8. should drink 
9. should play 
10. should sleep 

Exercise 2 – True or False 
1. False 
2. True 
3. True 
4. True 
5. False 
6. True 
7. False 
8. True 
9. True 
10. False 

Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice Questions 
1. should 
2. should not 
3. should 
4. should not 
5. should 
6. should 
7. should not 
8. should 
9. should not 
10. should 

Exercise 4 – Replace and Rewrite 
1. You should not drink dirty water. 
2. We should wash our hands before eating. 
3. You should help an injured person. 
4. Children should not hit others when they are angry. 
5. Students should listen to the teacher in class. 
6. You should not throw litter on the road. 
7. We should brush our teeth every day. 
8. A child should speak politely to elders. 
9. You should not cross the road without looking. 
10. We should not waste food at home. 

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing 
Answers may vary.
 

Help your child confidently express advice and make positive choices through structured grammar practice.

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