Thursday, September 22, 2016

Grammar #9: Modals of Advice

Part 1:
For this post, ask for advice for a physical, mental, or other problem you have. Use SHOULD, OUGHT TO, SHOULDN'T, HAD BETTER and HAD BETTER NOT

Example: I have had the hiccups for the past three days and I cannot get rid of them. Please tell me what I should do. Be CREATIVE with your problem.

Part 2:
Respond to the next 2 people after you. Give them advice using a variety of modals.

75 comments:

  1. You should hold your breath for 30 seconds when you are hiccuping.

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  2. My computer is running slow day by day and it 10 years old. But I dont wan to throw it away. What should I do ? Should use the hammer to hit it to help it run faster? Do you guys have any ideas?

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  3. I have had the headache for a week. I have tried taking madison already. What I had better to do?

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    1. You should take a medicine for heache. You ought to go outside more when when the sun up high.
      You had better drink alot of water.

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    2. What had I better do? (Or more commonly: What should I do?)

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  4. I have been noticed that sometimes my body turn off for a little second. Should I need to go to the doctor ?

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    1. You shouldn't go to doctor. You had better stop smoking buddy.

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    2. I have been noticing...my body turns off... Do I need to go to the doctor OR should I go to the doctor?

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    3. You ought to do CPR when everytime your body turn off.
      You had better eat healthy food.

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  5. I have had chocolate anxiety all day. Tell me how ought to control it.

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    1. Itzel! I think you shouldn't apply for your job to the Hush Chocolate company. You could eat all of the chocolate of factory.

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  6. I have had sleep problems for last two days and I couldn't wake up in the morning. Could you tell me what I should do.

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    1. 1. You had better not watch TV late.

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    2. I haven't been able to wake up in the morning (lately).

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  7. I have had problem with my computer, it hasn't been opened for 3 hours. What should i do?

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    1. You had better ask for profession people to help.

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    2. I have had computer problem. It hasn't been opened for 3 hours. What should i do?

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    3. I have had computer problem. It hasn't been opened for 3 hours. What should i do?

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  8. I have had a headache for the past three days and i cannot get rid of them .please tell me what i should do .

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  9. I have recently fallen in love with a man but he doesn't konw and I don't want to show him my intrest because he is my boss . Please give me advice.

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    1. You had better showed him that you have a feelings for him , but now you ought to impress him .

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    2. You shouldn't show him, you may get fired.

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    3. Ghaith, your advice isn't clear.

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    4. Eric, C-S error (this time -10 points)

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    5. If he is single is ok, but is he is married.You shouldn't involve in any relation

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  10. I shouldn't have take a night shift at my job, and the same time morning shift is not preferable because i have to go to clasees in the morning. Please tell me what should i do ?

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    1. You had better make balance with your job and your education. Also you had better change your job.

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  11. I have had financial problems since last month and cannot afford my bills. Please tell me what I should do.

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    1. You ought to find a weekend job to help your financies.

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    2. You should change your job and get a better career to have more income.

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  12. I have had a hard pain in my scapula since last month. Please tell me what should I do?

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    2. You should get a rest or a massage

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    3. You should see a doctor for the right prescription and medications.

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  13. I have a problem. I always feel sleepy everyday when I finish my lunch. Would you like to give me some advice? Thanks a lot.

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    1. You should eat more vegetables and fruits than meat and fat food.

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  14. I have problem with my feet, and I can't walk very well. What should I do?

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  15. I have had a headache for the last two days and it is not removed me. Could you tell me what I should do?

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    1. You should make an appointment with doctors, they can help you.

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  16. I have sung so well. Could anybody tell me what i should do to break my voice worse?

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    1. You should drink warm water with lemon, it can help your voice better.

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    2. I'm sorry but i want it become worse, but it can't. ;))

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    3. I think you should have problem with me too. Lol

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  17. I had have headache for the last 3 days plesse tell me what I Should do.

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    1. I have had a lot sneezing and I want to feel better. It is a lot dust in this room, and I had better take a allergy pill. Can you tell me anything else I shoul do.

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    2. I think you should drink a cup of warm ginger tea.

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  19. I have hurt my finger last week. How should I do? If I want to play basketball tonight.

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  20. I have had a cough for a week. What should I do?

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  21. I have a problem with my neighbour's load music.
    What I should do?

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  22. I have problem with grammar in English, What should I do to improve the grammar in English?

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  23. I have had a problem with my fiancé because of long distance relationship. What should I do?

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    1. You should broke with him, or you need to moved to Paris.

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    2. You should both determine the country to live.

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    3. Rosaida,
      break up or you need to move

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  24. I hurt my finger last week. What should I do if i want to play basketball tonight?

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