Advice: Should, Ought to, Had better

Should and ought to have the same meaning, although ought to is much more formal and is not commonly used in spoken English.

• true

• false

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

There are three auxiliary verbs that you can use to give advice. They are:

• play, dance, sing

• should, ought to, and had better

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

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

• had I better do

• should I do

• I should do

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

A: I'm so hot.

B: You _________________ your coat!

• should put on

• should to take off

• should take off

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

My mother isn't feeling well, so I told her that she _______________ to the doctor.

• ought go

• ought

• ought to go

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

A: I think that the grade my teacher gave me on my test is wrong.

B: Really? You ______________ to her after class today.

• ought to talk

• should to talk

• ought talk

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The airline only allows two pieces of luggage. You _________________ pack too much or you will have to take it out at the airport!

• better not

• had not better

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

• ought to I go

• I should go

• should I go

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

It's raining and I don't want to get my dress wet. I _________________ an umbrella.

• had better to bring

• had better bring

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Dave loves chocolate, but he _________________ too much or he will get fat.

• shouldn't eat

• should eat not

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B