Modals of Advice

Which statements are true about had better and ought to?

• They are semi modals with only one form.

• They are verbs functioning as modals and have more than one form.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which statement is false about had better?

• had better is used for strong advice

• had better + not can be used in negative sentences

• had better can be used for questions

• had better can be contracted to 'd better

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct option: Sarah does her banking online. She __________ make sure that nobody sees her passwords.

• ought

• should

• ought not

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

You _________________ respond to phishing emails.

• had better

• 'd better not

• had not better

• better had not

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following sentences are incorrect?

• You shouldn't write down their passwords.

• People ought to use long, rather than short, passwords.

• People'd better change their passwords often.

• You'd better create a strong password for all your accounts.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which questions are correct?

• What should I do to protect my passwords?

• How ought I protect my passwords?

• Had I better protect my passwords?

• Should I protect my passwords?

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Give advice to Kayden. He received a fishy email. What should he do?

Write one sentence using any of the modals of advice.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which modal verb is used to give advice in the sentence: 'You _______ see a doctor if you're feeling unwell.'?

• A) must

• B) should

• C) can

• D) will

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the sentence that uses a modal of advice correctly.

• A) You must to see a doctor.

• B) You should see a doctor.

• C) You can to see a doctor.

• D) You will see a doctor.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is NOT a modal of advice?

• A) should

• B) ought to

• C) must

• D) had better

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B