| The traffic should/ought to be lighter today. | | |
| I should think it will rain today. | | |
| You should/ought to go out more often. | | |
| People should/ought to treat each other better. | | |
| All visitors should report to reception. | | |
| If anyone should phone, tell them I'll be back this afternoon. | | |
| I suggested that we should take a break. | | |
| It's very strange that he should think so. | | |
| You shouldn't/ought't drive so fast. | | |
| They shouldn't have driven so fast. | | |