NEB Grade XI Compulsory English Note | Language Development | Unit- 9 Modals Part 3

Unit:9

Modals: should and had better

Should- used to give advice and suggestions/ to mean that you expect something to happen in the future

My brother told me he's on his way. He should be here soon.

You should start waking up earlier.

She is late again. She should have gotten here before 15 minutes.

You should go to Raju’s if you want to eat amazing Mo: Mo.

Had better – used to give strong advice with bad consequences (warning)

You had better give up smoking or you'll die.

He had better not be late again or he’ll lose his job.

It’s a cold day. You had better wear warm clothes before going outside or you’ll catch a cold.

B. Complete the sentences with should or shouldn't. Use one of these verbs.

[drink, visit, leave, roam, quit]

a. You have really done a wonderful job. I recommend you …… it.

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Answer:
You have really done a wonderful job. I recommend you shouldn’t leave it.

b. That's a very dangerous area. Tourists …… there.

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Answer:
That's a very dangerous area. Tourists shouldn’t visit there.

c. I'm going to be late. Do you think I …… now?

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Answer:
I'm going to be late. Do you think I should leave now?

d. Children …… sugary drinks. It's not very healthy.

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Answer:
Children shouldn’t drink sugary drinks. It's not very healthy.

e. I have lots of homework. I …… here and there today.

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Answer:
I have lots of homework. I shouldn’t roam here and there today.

C. Put in had better or should.

a. I think you …… learn English to enroll a university course.

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Answer:
I think you should learn English to enroll a university course.

b. It's a great film. You …… go and see it.

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Answer:
It's a great film. You should go and see it.

c. I have to meet my friend in ten minutes. I …… go now or I'll be late.

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Answer:
I have to meet my friend in ten minutes. I had better go now or I'll be late.

d. These biscuits are delicious. You …… try one.

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Answer:
These biscuits are delicious. You should try one.

e. We …… get to the airport by 2 pm or else we may miss the flight.

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Answer:
We had better get to the airport by 2 pm or else we may miss the flight.

f. When people are driving, they …… keep their eyes on the road.

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Answer:
When people are driving, they should keep their eyes on the road.

g. I …… get up early tomorrow. I've got a lot to do.

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Answer:
I should get up early tomorrow. I've got a lot to do.