RECURSO 4

SHOULD / OUGHT TO
If we want to ask for or give someone advice, we use SHOULD.
 Should I buy this t-shirt?
 You shouldn’t eat fatty food.
‘OUGHT TO’ is a synonym expression, but more formal and not so commonly
used. It’s not normally used in the negative form.
 You ought to study harder.

Fill in the blanks with SHOULD/OUGHT TO in the affirmative or negative

forms. Choose one verbs from below.
SLEEP – USE – WASH – CLEAN – EAT – WEAR – STAY – LIE – SMOKE - DO
1. You…………………………………….more
should do exercise to keep fit.
2. People …………………………………….
shouldn't smoke It’s very harmful for health.
3. You…………………………………….so
shouldn't eat many candies. It’s bad for your teeth.
4. You……………………………………..your teeth after the meals.
should clean
should clean
5. You………………………………………your hands before eating.
shouldn't stay
6. You……………………………………..in the sun for too long.
should lean back
7. Chris……………………………………in bed if she’s still sick.
should use
8. You……………………………………..sunscreen when you sunbathe.
should wear
9. In summer you ……………………………..sunglasses to protect your eyes.
should sleep
10. Kids …………………………………….at least 8 hours at night.

In pairs, tell your partner what you would advise someone with these
illnesses:
the flu see a doctor
a cold go to a dentist
a temperature stay in bed
a toothache drink lots of water
an earache take an aspirin
a headache
take antibiotics
a stomach ache
a backache put on a bandage
If you have a rash you should put on a plaster
measles you shouldn’t take some syrup
a sore throat go to hospital
a bad cough put on calming lotion
a swollen ankle eat lots of fruit
sunburn keep warm
a bump go out in the cold
a bruise take painkillers
a cut apply an ice-pack
an allergy