Can I use “should” in this particular sentence?
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You are feeling ill. I would stay at home if I were you.
Now, can I replace would with should? Like this:
You are feeling ill. I should stay at home if I were you.
It seems illogical to me, however I am not sure. I couldn't find an answer that answers my question elsewhere.
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You are feeling ill. I would stay at home if I were you.
Now, can I replace would with should? Like this:
You are feeling ill. I should stay at home if I were you.
It seems illogical to me, however I am not sure. I couldn't find an answer that answers my question elsewhere.
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You are feeling ill. I would stay at home if I were you.
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You are feeling ill. I should stay at home if I were you.
It seems illogical to me, however I am not sure. I couldn't find an answer that answers my question elsewhere.
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You are feeling ill. I would stay at home if I were you.
Now, can I replace would with should? Like this:
You are feeling ill. I should stay at home if I were you.
It seems illogical to me, however I am not sure. I couldn't find an answer that answers my question elsewhere.
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