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Clase 6 Should y Ought To

This document provides information about the modal verbs "should" and "ought to". It explains that "should" is commonly used to make recommendations or give advice, and can also express obligation or expectation. Examples of "should" in positive and negative sentences are given. The document also discusses "ought to", noting it is similar to "should" but less frequent. Examples of "ought to" in positive, negative, and interrogative forms are provided. Several exercises are included to practice using "should" and "ought to" correctly.

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Clase 6 Should y Ought To

This document provides information about the modal verbs "should" and "ought to". It explains that "should" is commonly used to make recommendations or give advice, and can also express obligation or expectation. Examples of "should" in positive and negative sentences are given. The document also discusses "ought to", noting it is similar to "should" but less frequent. Examples of "ought to" in positive, negative, and interrogative forms are provided. Several exercises are included to practice using "should" and "ought to" correctly.

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Inglés
Intermedio.
SHOULD OUGHT TO
Use of should.
"Should" is a modal verb most
commonly used to make
recommendations or give advice. It
can also be used to express obligation
as well as expectation.
Examples of
should in positive
sentences.
1) You should focus more on your family and less on work. Advice.
2) I really should be at work by 8:00 AM. Obligation.
3) You should visit Anakena beach,
when you go to Easter Island. Recommendation.

4) By now, they should already be in Santiago. Expectation.


Examples in negative
sentences.
1) Maria Paz should not smoke so much. It's not
good for her health.
2) Susana should not arrive in New York until next
week.
3) You should not go outside, because we are in
quarantine.

Also we can use


the abbreviation
Shouldn’t

Should
Interrogative form.
The subject and should change position to form
questions.

Warning !!!
We don’t use do, does, did:

Should I turn on the air conditioning?

Not: Do I should I turn on the air conditioning?

More examples:
- Should we tell her the truth?
- What should I do?
- Should she have seen something strange?
Use of ought to.
The use of ought to is similar to should,
but it is much less frequent.
Like should, the verb ought to does not
have a past form. It is only used with
reference to the present and the
future.
Ought to is rarely used in questions
and negatives. Commonly used in
formal situations.
Form of ought to.
I ought to attend the meeting

Ought to + verb + the rest of the sentence.


in present.
More examples:
- You ought to listen carefully.
- We ought to leave now.
- Camila ought to go by herself.
- People ought to be a bit nicer to us.
Examples in negative
sentences.
1) I ought not to have said those things to her.
2) We ought not to have ordered so much food.
3) They ought not to stop here.

Also we can use


the abbreviation
oughtn’t

ought
not
Interrogative form.
The subject and ought to change position to
form questions. We don’t use do, does, did:

Ought she to call the police?

Not: Does she ought to call the police?

Ought we to be more worried about the


environment?

Not: Do we ought to be more worried about


the environment?

Another example: Ought I celebrate my


graduation? Answer: + Yes, I ought to ….
- No, I ought not to …
First activity: Complete the
sentences using should or shouldn’t.

1) You have a great job; you shouldn’t (change) it.


2) You   shouldn’t (drink) so much coffee; it's bad for your blood pressure.
3) You should (do) your homework.
4) It's an incredible film. You should (watch) it.
5) It's a very dangerous area. Tourists shouldn’t (go) there.
6) Do you think should I (I/apply) for a new job?
7) You shouldn’t (go) to that restaurant. The food is terrible.
8) When someone does you a favor, you should (say) thank you.
9) He should (study) more if he wants to pass his exam.
10)Children shouldn’t (drink) sugary drinks. It's not very healthy.
2nd activity: Create a question, negative o
positive sentence with the verb.

1) go: You shouldn’t go to the party


2) Drink: What should we drink for the dinner?
3) Study: Your sister should study History.
4) Wash the dishes: Your mom shouldn’t wash the dishes always.
5) sleep: He shouldn’t sleep in the sofa.
6) Drive a car: You should learn how to drive a car.
7) Walk: You should walk in the morning.
8) Eat: We should eat a good breakfast.
9) Smoke: You shouldn’t smoke so much.
10) think: You should think better what you want to say.
3rd activity: Complete the
sentences below by using ‘ought
to’ to give advice.

1) 1. A: I feel cold.
B: You ought to buy a coat.
2) Jack doesn’t like his job.
B: He ought to change his job
3) I have a toothache.
B: You ought to go to dentist.
4) Mary has a very noisy neighbor.
B: She ought to speak with him.
5) A: Tomas and Patricio want to become rich.
B: They ought to work had
6) A: I think we’re lost!
B: We ought to call the police
4th activity: Complete with ought
or oughtn’t.

1)You   ought to drink some water.


2)You ought to go to the doctor.
3)She ought to do more exercise.
4)He oughtn’t to drive too fast.
5)We ought to clean your teeth.
6)I oughtn’t to be rude to people.
7)You oughn’t to be late for school.
8)They oughn’t to shout in class.
Web page activity.

1) https://agendaweb.org/exercises/verbs/modals/should
2) https://www.montsemorales.com/gramatica/ShouldSpt2-7.htm
Schedule

1st class: Past simple. (DONE)

2nd class : Present perfect. (DONE)

3rd class: Past perfect. (DONE)

4th class: Present perfect continuous (DONE)

5th class : Past perfect continuous. (DONE)

6th class: Should / Ought to.

7th class: Can/could.


See u on Friday !!!

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