Giving advice Chapter 10

What should I do?

Identify and describe personal problems and regrets.Ask for and give advice using modal verbs. Practice using modal verbs in conversations about

health and lifestyle choices.

In this lesson, students will

Problem◦Question: I want to stay healthy, but I don’t want to join a

health club. What can I do at home to stay healthy?◦Answer: You should try the following activities.

Staying Healthy

Vocabulary

climbing stairs riding a bike walking around

Vocabulary

dancing jumping up & down workout video

Vocabulary

doing chores rearranging furniture

playing an active video game

You should or You shouldn’t do something.◦Ex. If you have the flu, you should go to the doctor.

You ought to do something. ◦Ex. I ought to leave before the storm gets worse.

“If I were you, I’d … do (try) something.◦ If I were you, I’d stop drinking so much.

I’d recommend (that) you do (try) something.◦Ex. I’d recommend that you stay home and study.◦ Ex. I’d recommend the new restaurant if you want good American cuisine.

Phrases for giving advice

We use have to or must to talk about obligations.◦Ex. You have to pay for your meal before you leave.◦Ex. You must be quiet while in the cinema.

We use (had) better and (had) better not to give warnings.◦Ex. You (had) better not get caught cheating on the test.◦Ex. You (had) better be on time tomorrow morning.

Phrases for Obligations and Warnings

Modal verbs are used to give advice.When using modal verbs, the main verb is always in

the simple present.Examples: You should study harder if you want a good grade.You have to speak English if you want to go to an American university. You had better drive carefully or you will get a ticket.

Modal Verbs and Main Verbs.

You should

You shouldn’t

If you have a fever, you’d better

I’m sick but I have class. What should I do?

stay home until you feel better.

go to class because other people will catch your illness.

go see a doctor.

You should start cleaning the house, now.You ought to call a cleaning service to help you

clean your house.You’d better get your home clean before they arrive

or your mother-in-law will be angry at you.

My in-laws are coming to visit and my house is a mess. What am I going to do?

You should try to borrow money from the bank.You should save more money and buy a new car

later.You should work a second job to pay for a new car.

I want a new car, but I don’t have enough money. What should I do?

You should get a tutor to help you.You ought to talk to your teacher.You’d better improve your grade or your parents

may get upset.

I’m failing English class. Help!!

To express regret for something in the past, use should or ought to + past participle.

Examples◦Should have done something.◦Shouldn’t have done something.◦Ought to have done something.

Expressing regret about something we did (or didn’t do)in the past.

My sister needed money, but I didn’t help her. I should have given my sister money when she

needed it. I let a friend borrow my car and he crashed it into a

tree.I shouldn’t have let my friend borrow my car.I was late for class again today.I ought to have gotten up earlier this morning.

Modal + past participle

I want to loose weight, what should I do?You want to borrow your friends cell phone. What must

you not do?Your friend wants to get in shape. What would you

recommend? You want to reduce the stress in your life. What should

you do?You charged 5 million won on your father’s credit card.

The bill is due this week and you only have 1 million won. What must you do?

What is your advice?

The modal verbs should, shouldn`t, ought to, If I were you, I`d … and I’d recommend (that) are all used to give advice.

The modal verbs must and have to is used to say that something is required.

Had better is used to give warnings.

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