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Giving advice with modals of advice

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    Using the modals of advice to give advice. Modals should, ought to, had better with the phrase If I were you.. to give polite and diplomatic advice
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  • Paul's BMI is in the overweight obese level. If I were you, I ...........
    would start a diet, would eat healthier
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  • My dog keeps digging up my yard. .. If I were you, I
    would get a new dog
    would take the dog to the Vet
    would give the dog a treat
    would take your dog to dog training
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  • My tooth has been hurting for days now. If I were you, I
    would go to the dentist
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  • I got a new job and just moved to a new place. I don't have any friends yet. If I were you, I
    would learn a new activity
    wouldn't talk to my new coworkers
    would not join a gym
    would join a social club
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  • Tom is traveling and he forgot his EpiPen. If I were you, I
    would find the local pharmacist or chemist
    would return home
    wouldn't worry about it
    would go to the doctor
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  • Suzy is at home alone (she does not know how to cook. She wants a snack. If I were you, I
    would order a pizza
    wouldn't eat anything
    would cook some food
    would eat some cereal
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  • I have to give a speech. I am nervous. If I were you, I
    would ask my friend to do it
    would pretend to be sick
    wouldn't give the speech
    would practice everyday
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  • It's the law in Quebec, Ca to have your snow tires by Dec 1. It is November 30. If I were you
    would make an appointment for snow tires
    wouldn't drive in Quebec in winter
    would buy a bus pass
    would go get my snow tires
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  • It is -40C outside. If I were you, I
    wouldn't wear that t-shirt
    would go outside to work
    Would move to somewhere warmer
    would work from home today
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  • You are at a restaurant with your family. A Karen approaches and says.....
    You ought to cook for your family
    You ought not let your children eat so much food
    You should not let your children eat cake
    You ought not be here
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  • There is ice on the ground. You ......
    ought not stay inside
    shouldn't weather special boots
    I would move to Florida
    had better put salt before you get hurt
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  • People in the park are having a snowball fight. You
    ought not be having a snowball fight
    ought to be careful and make sure you don't hit a stranger
    should not invite all of your friends
    had better not throw one at me
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  • You are going on vacation. You decide to go to Europe
    Had better have your passport
    Ought not go to places you have never been before
    Ought to stay home. Home is better.
    Should take all of your favorite things
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  • We have been driving for hours. We are almost out of gas. What should we do?
    Had better find a gas station and get some gas
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  • Mai's cell phone died and she is late for an important meeting. What shouldn't she do?
    Had better find a charger to charge her phone
    Ought to drive faster to get to her appointment
    Ought to cancel her meeting
    Should try to borrow a phone to call someone
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  • Chuck's life is full of stress. He has become anxious and depressed. What should Chuck do?
    If I were you, I would run away from it all
    He shouldn't take a yoga class
    He had better find away to manage his stress.
    He ought to quit his job.
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