Grammar: B1 - 🔑 Modals & Related Structures: Certainty, Possibility, Advice, Obligation - Lesson 2: Modals of Advice (should, ought to, shouldn't)

Grammar: Modals of Advice B1 Lesson 2: Giving Suggestions What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use should , ought to , and shouldn't to give and ask for advice and recommendations. Giving Advice vs. Giving Orders After learning about strong obligation with 'must', we now look at a softer modal verb for giving advice . When you give advice, you are not giving an order; you are giving a helpful suggestion or recommendation . The most important modals for this are should , ought to , and shouldn't . The Grammar Rule 📖 How to Give Advice Positive Advice: "should" and "ought to" Use these when you think something is a good idea. 'Should' is most common. Structure: Subject + should / ought to + verb (infinitive) "You look tired. You should get some rest." "You ought to visit the museum." Negative Advice: "shouldn't" Use this when you think something is a bad idea. Structure: Subject + shouldn't…