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 ADVICE AND OPINIONS
SHOULD
SHOULDN’ 1. You should go to the bed earlier then you would feel so tired all the time.
T / NOT 2. You should take a break and get some rest.

3. He should do more work if he wants to get promoted.

Giving your advice. You should try once more, I’m sure you can get it

Giving negative
You shouldn’t work so hard, take a break sometimes.
advice.

Giving your opinión. If they make us work overtime they should pay us for it.
 1. We must talk to her before she leaves.

Must OBLIGATIONS
2. I must pay him back like I promised.
STRONGER
Mustn’t / MORE EMPHATIC 3. All passagers must have a valid ticket.
not MORE PERSONAL
4. Candidates must arrive no late tan five
minutes before.

Obligations you feel strongly I must remember to send him a birthday card.
about it.

Obligation in formal, writing All employes must wash hands.

English.

You must read it, it’s an amazing story.

Strong advice

Saying something is forbidden. Children must not be left unattended.

 OBLIGATIONS 1. You have to go into work early tomorrow
Have WHEN IT SPEAKS 2. He has to do a lot of homework every week
Haven’t /
not MORE EMPHATIC 3. You don’t have to be here before ten.
MORE SITUATIONAL

Obligations which depend on I have to wear glasses because I cannot see so clearly
circunstances.

Most obligation in spoken Do you have to work tomottow?

English.

Saying something is not You don’t have to do this if you don’t want to.
necessary.

Strong advice You have to try this ice-cream.

 WHEN IT SPEAKS 1. You ought to buy the Green one.
FRMAL WAY
Ought / NEVER USE IN 2. Everyone oughtto see that film.
ought not NEGATIVE WAY.
 BAD CONSEQUENCES
To motivate someone.
Had better
Threat.

1. You had better finish everything today, or the boss won’t be happy.

2. You have better leave now, or you’ll miss your train.

3. He had better apologise, or I’ll never talk to him again.

4. You had better be on time, or you could lose your job.

5. You have better finish everythink today, because you won’t have time tomorow.
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Modals of Advice 1 - Should, Ought to, Had Better. Choose the best modal for each sentence.

1. I'm going to visit your country. Where _______________ if I want to go shopping?

A: ought to I go B: I should I go C: should I go

2. I need help, doctor. My baby doesn't sleep well. What ________________ ?

A: I should od B: had I better do C: should I do

3. My mother isn't feeling well, so I told her that she _______________ to the doctor.
A: ought go B: ought to go C: ought

4. It's raining and I don't want to get my dress wet. I _________________ an umbrella.
A: had better bring B: had better to bring C: had better not bring

5. Dave loves chocolate, but he _________________ too much or he will get fat.
A: should eat B: should eat not C: shouldn't eat

6. A: I'm so hot. B: You _________________ your coat!

A: should take off B: should to take off C: should put on

7. The airline only allows two pieces of luggage. You _________________ pack too much or you will
have to take it out at the airport!
A: better not B: had better not C: had not better