Modal Verbs to Give Advice

If you feel stressed, you ______ take a few deep breaths.

• shouldn't

• can

• might

• couldn't

To protect our planet, we ______ throw rubbish on the floor.

• should

• can

• could

• shouldn't

Mindfulness ______ help you focus better in class.

• can

• shouldn't

• wouldn't

• must not

My friend is worried about exams. I told her, "You ______ try listening to calm music."

• will

• could

• can't

• shouldn't

We ______ waste water if we want to save the environment.

• should

• might

• shouldn't

• can

You see a classmate feeling sad. You want to offer a gentle suggestion. What ______ you say?

• You shouldn't be sad.

• You must be happy.

• You could try talking about it.

• You can't feel sad.

To practice mindfulness while eating, you ______ eat very fast. It's better to eat slowly.

• might

• shouldn't

• should

• can

If you want to feel more peaceful, you ______ try a short meditation, but it's not a rule.

• might

• should

• must

• shouldn't

Your friend is always looking at their phone and missing what's happening around them. To help them be more mindful, which advice is least direct but still helpful?

• You should put your phone away.

• You shouldn't look at your phone so much.

• You might find it interesting to notice things around you more.

• You can try to pay more attention.

A report says that spending time in nature ______ greatly improve your mood and reduce stress. This suggests it's a very good idea.

• shouldn't

• might

• can

• couldn't