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I've never seen a sentence starting with "should". Could you explain this a little more and maybe give me some examples?

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Rebecca

Good point, it isn't often taught as such. Here "should" means "if," and it expresses a possible event or situation! So it's often used in a sub-clause. It's a little formal in tone, more formal than "if!" Ex: Should you go to the shops, please get me a drink. Ex: Take your umbrella should you go to the beach. It's hot outside. Ex: Should you have any complaints, you can speak to your supervisor. Ex: Write to me should you go to boarding school.

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