Lesson 19: Talking About the Future
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Course Director: Mr. Johannes Moloto
Course Creator: Mr. Johannes Moloto
Lesson Objectives
🎯 What you will learn:
- How to give advice using “should”, “ought to”, and “had better”.
- The difference in strength between these modal verbs.
- How to form positive and negative sentences.
- To give suggestions and strong advice correctly.
📘 What Are Modal Verbs of Advice?
We use modal verbs of advice to tell someone what is a good idea or what they should do. These are not strong orders, just suggestions.
| Modal Verb | Use |
|---|---|
| should | general advice |
| ought to | formal advice (same as “should”) |
| had better | strong advice (with possible bad result) |
🟦 “Should” and “Ought to”
1. Should (General Advice)
Use “should” to give a suggestion or your opinion about what is a good idea. Structure: Subject + should + verb
You should eat healthy food.
He should study for the test.
2. Ought to (Formal Advice)
This means the same as “should,” but it is a little more formal. Structure: Subject + ought to + verb
You ought to be careful.
They ought to arrive on time.
🟦 “Had Better” (Strong Advice)
Use this for strong advice, especially when there might be a bad result if the person doesn’t follow the advice.
Subject + had better + verb
You had better call your mother. (or she will be worried)
He had better take an umbrella. (because it might rain)
We had better hurry. (or we will be late)
🚨 Be careful! “Had better” is stronger than “should”.
🟩 Negative Forms
To give negative advice, we add “not”.
| Verb | Negative Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| should | should not (shouldn’t) | You shouldn’t eat too much sugar. |
| ought to | ought not to | He ought not to be rude. |
| had better | had better not | You had better not forget your keys. |
Conclusion & Summary
🧠 Quick Tips
- Use “should” or “ought to” for normal suggestions.
- Use “had better” if something bad might happen (it’s stronger).
- All of them are followed by the base verb.
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