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Should and shouldn't for advice:

Should is a modal verb.  It has the same form for all persons and you don't use the auxiliary do in questions and negatives.
You use should + the simple form of a verb to give advice.

  • You should take some exercise on long flights.
  • You shouldn't drive fast.

Questions Short answers
Should I take some exercise?

Should I drive fast?

Yes, you should.

No,  you shouldn't.

Should(n't) and ought(n't) to mean the same.  (Ought to is a bit old fashioned).

  • You ought to take some exercise on long flights.

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