Juan Miguel's Lesson

Modal verbs: ought to, should and had better

The Spy Mission

“What should we always do before we write?”

“What happens if a spy acts too fast?”

• Lucas said "We’re leaving for Paris tomorrow morning".
• Olivia said "I didn’t finish my homework last night".
• Emma "My sister is taking her driving test this afternoon.”

• Dr. Patel said “The meeting was postponed three days ago.”
• Captain Harris said “We have been monitoring the suspect for the last two weeks.”

• Agent Leo said “I was checking the security cameras when the alarm went off.”

• Director Watson said “Let’s postpone the meeting until next week.”
• The boss said “Don’t forget to inform the press after the operation.”
• Leo to Clara “Let’s review the data together later today.”

Modal verbs

Should

Consejo (Advice)

Ought to

Consejo (Advice) - Contexto FORMAL (Moral duty)

Had better

Consejo - Cuando algo negativo puede pasar si no lo haces (Warning)

“You should do it, you ought to do it, you had better do it or you’ll regret it.”

Advice Robot!

Your friend has been feeling stressed because he studies late every night and drinks too much coffee.

You have an important project due tomorrow, but you’re thinking of watching a movie instead.

A classmate keeps making jokes that hurt other students’ feelings.

Your classmate never says “thank you.”

Your friend never saves any of his money and always borrows from others.

You’re feeling very tired but still want to stay up late watching movies.

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