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The key answer of exercise 31

The key to exercise solutions in chapter Workbook 5 - Healthy body and mind for the textbook Performer B1, Vol. 2 with authors Marina Spiazzi, Marina Tavella e Margaret Layton from Zanichelli

Question

Look at the grammar maps and fill in the blanks in the boxes below.

Answer

MODAL VERBS OF ADVICE

Stronger

  • had (‘d) better + base form 
  • had ('d) better + not + base form

USE

To express a strong suggestion

  • It's very cold! You'd better put your coat on.
  • Example: You had better finish your assignment before the deadline.

Weaker

  • ought to + base form
  • ought + not + to + base form (very formal)

USE

For advice and suggestions

  • You ought to take an aspirin.
  • Example: You ought to try the new restaurant downtown.

For opinions about legal questions or obligations

  • You ought to enrol the new course by the end of the week
  • Example: You ought to comply with the company's policies.

Weaker

  • should + base form
  • shouldn't (should not) + base form 
  • should + subject + base form?

USE

To give / ask for advice

  • You shouldn't speak like your sister!
  • Example: Should I call and reschedule the meeting?

To express a moral obligation, suggestion or personal opinion 

  • I should do my homework this afternoon.
  • Example: I should exercise more regularly for better health.

OTHER EXPRESSIONS FOR GIVING ADVICE

If I were you ...

  • To say what you would do in the same situation as the other person - Example: If I were you, I would apologize to mend things.

Imperative

  • To give friendly informal advice - Example: Just go for it! You'll never know until you try.

How about + -ing form? & Why don't you ...?

  • To make a suggestion - Example: How about we meet for coffee tomorrow?

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