Should/Ought To
You’re feeling sick. What’s a good suggestion?
You should see a doctor.
You have a meeting at 9 AM. What do you need to ensure?
You need to be on time.
What’s something you absolutely have to do before leaving the house?
You must lock the door.
There’s a chance it could rain. What might you need?
You might need an umbrella.
You’re able to swim very well. What can you do?
I can swim very well.
You’re about to take an exam. What should you do to prepare?
You ought to study hard.
You’re going to a new city . What do you need to get?
You need to get a map.
You’re in a library. What must you do?
You must be quiet.
You’re unsure if your friend is coming to the party. What might they do?
They might come to the party.
If you want to show someone a possible ability, what might you say?
You could learn to play the guitar.
You have a friend who is always late. What advice might you give?
You should try to be on time.
You’re cooking dinner and don’t have ingredients. What must you do?
You need to buy the ingredients.
It’s late at night, and you’re outside. What’s a rule you must follow?
You must be careful.
You’re guessing about the weather. What’s one possibility?
It may be sunny tomorrow.
There’s a possibility of a surprise party. What might be true?
There could be a surprise party.
: Your room is very messy. What should you do?
You ought to clean your room.
If a task is optional, what might you say about it?
You don’t have to do it.
If you’re driving, what’s something you mustn't do while using your phone?
You mustn't text while driving.
You’re considering whether to take a new job. What’s a potential decision?
I might take the job.
If you’re not allowed to bring pets into a restaurant, what’s a way to say it?
You can’t bring pets into the restaurant.
It’s going to rain tomorrow. What should you bring?
You should bring an umbrella.
If someone tells you they aren’t required to attend a meeting, how would they express it?
They don’t need to attend the meeting.
When you’re at a formal dinner, what’s something you should avoid doing?
You mustn't talk with your mouth full.
If you’re not sure if you can attend a meeting, what could happen?
I may not be able to attend.
If you’re too young to watch a certain movie, how might you express this restriction?
I can't watch the movie.