"Should" versus "would" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
The traditional rule for should as given by you means would. But that usage is British. "I should go, if I were you". in AmE would be: "I would go if I were you." AmE does not use should to mean would. No …
conjunctions - Are "should" and "if" interchangeable at the beginning ...
Possible Duplicate: A special use of “should”? If "should" comes at the beginning of a sentence, and the sentence is not a question, then can it be replaced with "if?" Is there any difference a...
When should one use "should" and when should one use "must"?
Oct 27, 2010 · I agree that must and should are clearly distinguishable. I've had more trouble when non-native students have asked for a definitive hierarchy of words like must, have to, need to, etc.
word choice - When should we use "and" and/or "and/or"? - English ...
It should be avoided, and people who use it should be made fun of. It exists because there are three ways to use the words and and or: Eat your peas and carrots. Do you want steak, salad, potatoes, or …
Should spaces be used between "<" or ">" and numbers or letters?
Jul 28, 2017 · The AMA Manual of Style says: Thin spaces should be used before and after the following mathematical symbols: ±, =, <, >, ≤, ≥, +, −, ÷, ×, ·, ≈, ∼, ∩, ∫, Π, Σ, and |. a ± b a = b a + b a − b a ÷ b …
capitalization - Should the cardinal directions be capitalized when ...
Aug 6, 2016 · Should the cardinal directions be capitalized when used as an adjective? For example, They sailed throughout the eastern Baltic.
Why should there be a comma in this sentence before "because"?
Jun 4, 2023 · Why should there be a comma in this sentence before "because"? Ask Question Asked 2 years, 6 months ago Modified 1 year, 10 months ago
punctuation - Should I use a comma before "and" or "or"? - English ...
Feb 14, 2019 · Should I eat dinner or play a game? When a coordinating conjunction is used to connect three or more items or clauses, a comma is optional (though I personally prefer to use one).
How should "Merry Christmas" and "Happy New Year" be capitalized?
24 How should "Merry Christmas" and "Happy New Year" be capitalized? Here are some examples taken from some of the top results on Google: I’d like to be among the first to wish you a very Merry …
Should I write "module/theme" or "module / theme"?
Aug 29, 2010 · I usually put a space before and after a slash, when indicating alternatives. We review a module / theme per user. Is it correct, or should I rewrite the sentence to remove those spaces? We …