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Modals for giving advice and making suggestions

Modals for giving advice and making suggestions
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EngelsMiddelbare schoolhavo, vwoLeerjaar 3

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Modals for giving advice and making suggestions

Slide 1 - Slide

should
You should do more travelling.
You shouldn’t drink so much diet coke.

Slide 2 - Slide

ought to
You ought to do more travelling.
You ought not to drink so much diet coke.

Slide 3 - Slide

had better
 Our car's tank is almost empty. We had better fill it up soon or we will run out of petrol/gas!
The airline only allows two pieces of luggage. You had better not pack too much or you will have to take it out at the airport!
Notice the difference: if you do not follow up on the advice, it will have negative consequences

Slide 4 - Slide

If I were you (second conditional)
If I were you, I would be honest about what happened.
If I were you, I would study a little bit every day. You'll be more likely to succeed on the exam if you do.
If + past simple                         would + hele werkwoord

Slide 5 - Slide

If I were her,
A
I listened to my mother.
B
I would listen to my mother.
C
I listen to my mother.
D
I should listen to my mother.

Slide 6 - Quiz

making suggestions

Slide 7 - Slide

suggest
He suggests that I should go to New York.
He suggests that I go to New York.
He suggests I should go to New York.
He suggests I go to New York.
He suggests going to New York.

Slide 8 - Slide

suggest (errors)
Typical errors
  • We don’t use suggest + indirect object + to-infinitive when we suggest an action to someone:
He suggested that I should apply for a job in a bank or insurance company.
Not: He suggested me to apply …
  • We don’t use suggest + to-infinitive:
Henry wanted to tell everyone, but Dora suggested waiting until the news had been announced officially.
Not: Dora suggested to wait …





Slide 9 - Slide

recommend
I recommend writing your feelings down on paper.
The doctor recommended (that) he should stay in bed.
My friend recommended (that) I give up social media.
I recommend (that) you buy a more powerful laptop.
I recommend booking early, as this is a popular event

Slide 10 - Slide

recommend (errors)
I recommend you to buy this amazing book.
Can you recommend me a good hotel.
I recommend to book early.

Slide 11 - Slide

Write a sentence in the SECOND CONDITIONAL, starting with 'If I were you, ....'

Slide 12 - Open question

Which modal verbs show advice?
A
have to
B
shouldn't
C
ought to
D
must

Slide 13 - Quiz

Which modals are used for giving advice?
A
might, should, ought to
B
had better, may, will
C
should, had better, will
D
should, had better, ought to

Slide 14 - Quiz

Choose the correct modal:
My advice would be that you ............. see a doctor.
A
should
B
have to
C
must
D
could

Slide 15 - Quiz

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