Think 2 - Modal Verbs - P

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Language: English

Subject: English language > Grammar

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Malaysia

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MODAL VERBS

Modal verbs are helping/auxiliary verbs that express ideas like ability, advice, and obligation.

Let's learn how to give advice!

English speakers use the modal verbs “should,” “ought to” and “had better” to express that they think something is a good (or a bad) idea. “Should” is the most common way to give advice.

Look at these examples:

These examples have the same basic advice message, but “had better” is a bit stronger. It includes the idea of a warning: something bad will happen if you do not follow my advice. For example:

You had better not forget to pay your tuition. If you forget, the university will kick you out