Transcript 3A-Had Better - Ms. Keehu

Had Better
What are modals?
Might
Had better
Can
May
Could
Must
Auxiliary
verbs
Shall
Ought to
Will
Should
Would
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Why do we use modals?
obligations
suggestions
advise
expectations
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Use Should to offer
advise
Should means…it would be a good idea.
You should eat something you are hungry.
You should read a book and turn off the
television.
They should stop being so loud.
We should have a party at the beach.
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Could or might are more
gentle than should….
You could read a book.
They might like the movie.
We could buy some candy.
I might play basketball.
He could win your blue marble.
You use Had better for a WARNING!
RECOMMENDATIONS, or
DESPERATION.
You had better bring your portfolio with you today.
recommendation
That bus had better get here soon!
desperate hope
You had better watch the way you talk to me in the
future!
warning
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Had better…for a warning!
Use “had better” to give a warning that something
bad will happen if the advise is not followed.
You had better study tonight or you might fail the
test.
He had better go home now or he will be in
trouble!
Structure
• Should + S + Base Verb?
• S + Had Better + Base Verb
• You had better unplug the toaster before you
try to clean it.
• S + Had Better + not + Base Verb
• You had better not clean the toaster until you
unplug it.
Remember: Modals are always
followed by the Base Verb.
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Let’s Practice!
• Work in groups
to make
sentences.
YOU’D BETTER NOT MISS
THE TRAIN.
SHE’D BETTER HURRY UP.
WE’D BETTER LEAVE NOW.
YOU’D BETTER NOT MAKE A
MESS.
YOU’D BETTER NOT MAKE A
MESS.
Let’s Practice!
• Work in groups to make as many
sentences with had better as possible.
• You must include a reason.
• EX:
– You’d better bring an umbrella because it’s
going to rain.
– You’d better study or you’ll fail.
• You have 5 minutes.