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Had Better And Should

May 11, 2024 - A2pdf

Fill in the blanks.

Progress 0 of 11 answered
1. I have to reach office early today. I ............................ go now.
Wrong!
Both should and had better is used to give advice. Had better is stronger than should.
2. It may rain. You had better ............................... an umbrella.
Wrong!
Had better is followed by an infinitive without to.
3. She ............................. a doctor now.
Wrong!
4. 'Are you buying this watch?' 'I ................................... It is too expensive.'
Wrong!
5. She is running a temperature. She ................................ out tonight.
Wrong!
6. Prices may fall. We ...............................
Wrong!
7. It is getting late. You .............................. now.
Wrong!
8. It is a nice movie. You ........................... see it.
Wrong!
Had better is used only in situations where the failure to heed to the advice will lead to a problem or danger.
9. He gets easily offended. You ............................... to him like that.
Wrong!
10. The train arrives at 9.30. You .............................. go now or you will miss it.
Wrong!
11. I will pay you your money on Monday. You ...............................
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/11

Answers

  1. I have to reach office early today. I had better go now.
  2. It may rain. You had better take an umbrella.
  3. She had better consult a doctor now.
  4. ‘Are you buying this watch?’ ‘I had better not. It is too expensive.’
  5. She is running a temperature. She had better not go out tonight.
  6. Prices may fall. We had better wait.
  7. It is getting late. You had better go now.
  8. It is a nice movie. You should see it.
  9. He gets easily offended. You had better not talk / should not talk to him like that.
  10. The train arrives at 9.30. You should / had better go now or you will miss it.
  11. I will pay you your money on Monday. You better had / had better.
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