The document provides examples to illustrate the proper usage of different phrases indicating necessity, preference, or advice. For necessity, it contrasts "got to" with "don't have to". For preference, it uses "I'd rather" and "I'd rather not". And for advice, it gives examples using "had better", "ought to", and "might want to".
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What's Advisable-Necessary-Preferable
The document provides examples to illustrate the proper usage of different phrases indicating necessity, preference, or advice. For necessity, it contrasts "got to" with "don't have to". For preference, it uses "I'd rather" and "I'd rather not". And for advice, it gives examples using "had better", "ought to", and "might want to".
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What’s advisable: had better or had better not.
1. It is a very important secret. You ____________________tell anybody.
2. You ______________________take an umbrella. It's going to rain. 3. Nobody likes you so you __________________come to our party. 4. You ________________drink more beer. You'll be sick. 5. Susy is weak and looks pale. She ________________consult a doctor. Write had better, ought to, might want to I ought to study more to get my degree. You_______________go to the doctor quickly because you are very sick. You ________________marry Peter, he is a good boy. You ________________ listen carefully to the Science class. You ________________ discuss this problem with Marlon. You ________________read this book. It is really interesting.
What’s necessary: ‘ve got to or don’t have to
I ________________complete the requirements of the career. It is not obligatory, you_______________attend to the meeting. You _______________press that button to start. I invite you. You _______________pay for the food. I _________________pay extra rent now because my friend has left the apartment.
What’s preferable: ‘d rather – ‘d rather not
I _________________ fly. I hate planes. I _________________drink tea than coffee. I ___________________answer that question, it’s too personal. I ___________________travel to the Coast region because it is sunny and fresh.