Can you give me examples of "could be "?

It could be raining outside. The package could be delivered tomorrow. She could be at home by now. The answer could be in the back of the book. The noise could be coming from the basement.

What are some alternatives to "could be "?

might be may be possibly is is potentially is likely

Can you give me examples of "should be "?

You should be studying for your exam. The meeting should be starting soon. The report should be ready by Friday. He should be at work by now. The keys should be on the table.

What are some alternatives to "should be "?

ought to be must be is expected to be is likely to be is supposed to be

Which is correct:
"could be " or "should be "?

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could be

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express possibility or uncertainty.

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Use "could be" when you want to talk about something that is possible or uncertain. It implies a level of doubt or speculation.

Examples:

It could be raining outside.
The package could be delivered tomorrow.
She could be at home by now.
The answer could be in the back of the book.
The noise could be coming from the basement.

Alternatives:

might be
may be
possibly is
is potentially
is likely

should be

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate obligation, expectation, or likelihood.

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Use "should be" when you want to express that something is the right or expected thing to do, or when you want to indicate likelihood or probability.

Examples:

You should be studying for your exam.
The meeting should be starting soon.
The report should be ready by Friday.
He should be at work by now.
The keys should be on the table.

Alternatives:

ought to be
must be
is expected to be
is likely to be
is supposed to be

Both "could be" and "should be" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "Could be" is used to express possibility or uncertainty, while "should be" is used to indicate obligation, expectation, or likelihood.

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Which is correct: "could be " or "should be "?

could be

should be

Which is correct:
"could be " or "should be "?