should - ought to - had better

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What does 'should' mean?

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'Should' is used to give advice or suggest something that is a good idea.

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What does 'ought to' mean?

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'Ought to' is similar to 'should' and is used to express a recommendation or duty.

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What does 'had better' mean?

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'Had better' is used to give strong advice or warn someone about a negative consequence.

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When do we use 'should' in a question?

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We use 'should' in a question to ask for advice, like 'What should I do?'

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Give an example of using 'should' in a sentence.

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You should eat your vegetables.

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Give an example of using 'ought to' in a sentence.

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You ought to help your friend.

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Give an example of using 'had better' in a sentence.

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You had better finish your homework.

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What is the difference between 'should' and 'ought to'?

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'Should' and 'ought to' are very similar, but 'ought to' is a bit more formal.

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When is it appropriate to use 'had better'?

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'Had better' is used when there is a risk or consequence if the advice is not followed.

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How do you respond to someone asking for advice using 'should'?

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You can say, 'You should...' followed by your suggestion.