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NEW INSPIRATION 3

Grammar EXTRA! Worksheet 2

Modal verbs should, ought to, shouldnt, had better

1 Choose the correct word.
1

You should / shouldnt try and get enough sleep.

You should / shouldnt worry. It isnt good for you.

You ought to / shouldnt keep your friends waiting when you meet each other.

You ought to / shouldnt concentrate on what youre doing.

You should / shouldnt drink plenty of water.

You had better / shouldnt apologise to your mother immediately.

2 Match the questions (af) below with the sentences (16) in exercise 1.
a

I get very thirsty when Im in the gym. What should I do?

I shouted at my mother today and now Im sorry. What should I do?

I keep on making mistakes with my homework. What should I do?

Im always tired and sometimes I fall asleep in school. What should I do?

My friends are angry because Im often late. What should I do?

Ive got an important exam but I feel very nervous. What should I do?

3 Complete the short dialogues with the words in the box. Use each word only once.
A

ought to

should

shouldnt

rick

Hi, Matt! Whats wrong?

matt

Im being bullied at school. What (1)

rick

You (2)

matt

But what if the boy finds out?

rick

You (3)

I do?

go and tell a teacher.

worry about that. You need to say something or he might not stop.

had better

should

shouldnt

cindy

I know you like Ben. When are you going to tell him?

alice

I dont know. Im too shy. What do you think I (4)

cindy

Well, you (5)

alice

What if he says No?

cindy

You (6)

do?

tell him now before someone else asks him out.

worry about that.

had better

shouldnt

ed

Hey! You (7)

stella

Dont worry. You (8)

do that. Youll get in trouble.

concentrate on what you have to do.

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