Understanding 'Had Better' Usage

The video tutorial explains the verb phrase 'had better', which is similar to the modal verb 'should'. It is used for present and future situations and does not change with the subject. The tutorial covers how to form negatives by placing 'not' after 'better', and discusses contractions like 'I'd better'. It also highlights common spoken English forms where contractions are omitted. The phrase often implies importance or warnings, with potential negative consequences if not followed.

What is the primary similarity between 'had better' and 'should'?

• Both are used for past situations.

• Both suggest a strong recommendation.

• Both are used for hypothetical situations.

• Both are used for expressing ability.

In which form should the main verb be used after 'had better'?

• Present continuous

• Past participle

• Simple form

• Future perfect

How does 'had better' change with different subjects?

• It changes to 'will better' for future tense.

• It changes to 'have better' for plural subjects.

• It remains the same for all subjects.

• It changes to 'has better' for singular subjects.

How do you make 'had better' negative?

• Put 'not' after 'better'.

• Put 'not' before 'had'.

• Put 'not' before the main verb.

• Put 'not' after the main verb.

What is a common contraction for 'I had better'?

• I'd better

• I had bettered

• I have better

• I better

In spoken English, how is 'had better' often expressed?

• By omitting 'had' and just saying 'better'.

• By saying 'had good'.

• By using 'should better'.

• By saying 'had best'.

What does 'he better go' imply in spoken English?

• He will go.

• He has already gone.

• He should go.

• He might go.

What is the contraction for 'you had better'?

• You'd better

• You better

• You had bettered

• You have better

What does 'she'd better be on time' imply?

• It's a past obligation for her to be on time.

• It's a hypothetical situation.

• It's optional for her to be on time.

• It's a strong suggestion for her to be on time.

What is the opposite of 'she'd better be on time'?

• She'd better not be early.

• She'd better be late.

• She'd better be early.

• She'd better not be late.