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  • It is the past tense of the modal verb 'shall'.

    Use of modal verb 'should':
    To Express Examples
    Future actions  They should win the match.
    Past action     I should have completed the work yesterday.
    Duty or obligation Children should obey their elders.
    Advice or recommendations  Everyone should exercise regularly.
    We should use more renewable energy.
    Suggestion We should leave early to avoid traffic.
    Probability The restaurant should open soon.
    Logical deduction  Tom should be late for the dinner due to the traffic.
    Prohibition (negative use)   You shouldn't talk to strangers.