SHOULD
Use "should" to give advice about eating healthy.
You should eat more fruits and vegetables.
Use "ought to" to suggest someone see a doctor.
You ought to see a doctor
Use "could" to suggest an activity on a weekend.
You could go to the park.
Use "might" to softly suggest someone take a break.
You might want to take a break.
Use "should have" to express regret about not studying.
You should have studied more
What does "should" express when giving suggestions?
It expresses strong advice or recommendations.
Is "ought to" more formal or informal than "should"?
It is more formal.
What tone does "could" have when giving suggestions?
It is softer and less direct than "should".
What is the function of "might" in suggestions?
To give a soft, indirect suggestion.
Complete: "She ought to ___ called earlier."
have
Complete the sentence: "You should ___ more water every day."
drink
Complete: "He ought to ___ more careful."
be
Complete: "They could ___ us if they wanted."
help
Complete: "She might ___ to call her parents."
want
Use "could have" in a sentence about helping someone.
You could have helped me with my homework.
Make a negative suggestion with "should".
You shouldn’t smoke.
Make a negative suggestion with "ought to".
You ought not to stay up late.
Make a negative suggestion with "could".
You could not ignore the warning
Make a negative suggestion using "might".
You might not want to ignore this advice.
Use "might have" to suggest a possibility about forgetting keys.
You might have forgotten your keys.
Give advice using "should" for someone who is tired.
You should rest and get some sleep.
Give a formal advice using "ought to" about studying.
You ought to study harder for the exam.
Give a polite suggestion using "could" about trying a new food.
You could try the new restaurant downtown.
Suggest a possibility using "might" about being late.
He might have missed the bus.
Make a sentence expressing past advice with "shouldn’t have".
You shouldn’t have stayed up so late.