“HAD BETTER/ WOULD RATHER ” EXERCISES

1.- Complete the messages with “had better” (affirmative or negative).

1. It is a very important secret. You ….................... tell anybody.

2. You …............................... take an umbrella. It's going to rain.
3. Nobody likes you so you …........................... come to our party.
4. You …...........................drink more beer. You'll be sick.
5. Susy is weak and looks pale. She …....................... consult a doctor.
6. You are drunk and it makes me nervous. You …....................... leave.
7. I'm not allowed to come back home late. I …........................ go now.
8. Emma doesn't like when someone smokes in her room. You …...................... smoke over there.
9. I have a high fever and a splitting headache. I ….........................go and see a doctor.
10. I …............................ miss the last train to London.

2.- Complete these sentences using had better and the following verbs:

not arrive/ book/ call/ not miss/ pay/ put on/ return/ not wear

1. You............................... those books to the library soon or you'll get a fine.

2. She............................... late again or she'll get the sack.

3. You............................... your electricity bill today or they'll cut you off.

4. It's a formal occasion so you ............................... jeans.

5. That restaurant's hugely popular. We ............................... a table.

6. You ............................... the train or you'll be late for your interview.

7. You ............................... a coat. It's freezing outside.

8. We ............................... David a taxi. He's not in a fit state to drive.

3.- Complete these sentences using had better and the following verbs:

not go out / invite/ iron recharge/ read/ not smile/ start/ take

1. You............................... the whole family to the wedding or they will be offended.

2. I ............................... my homework now or I won't finish it before the party.

3. He ............................... his shirt before the interview. It's very creased.

4. You ............................... for the passport photo. You're supposed to look serious.

5. I ............................... my mobile phone now or I won't be able to contact you later.

6. We ............................... the small print first before we sign the contract.

7. She ............................... . She's been feeling sick all day.

8. It looks like it's going to rain. You ............................... an umbrella.

4.- WOULD RATHER, HAD BETTER

1. You'd …......................... stay here until the storm passes.

2. I'd …............................. work outside than have to be in an office all day.
3. Would you …......................... wait until you've had longer to think about it?
4. We'd ….......................... not ring them now. They're probably putting the baby to bed.
5. I'd …....................... have a window seat, please.
6. You'd …....................... stay in and study tonight. You've got a test tomorrow.

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