English speakers use the modal verbs “should” “ought to” and “had better” to express that they think something is a good (or a bad) idea. “Should” is the most common way to give advice or recommendations.
Here are some examples:
-You should eat salad.
-You shouldn´t go to bed so late. It´s bad for you.
-Should I go to the doctor?
"Ought to" is usually used in affirmative sentences, and "Ought to" is not ussually used for negatives and questions.
-You ought to tell him the truth.
-You ought not to have said that.
-Ought we to build a better future?
-You'd better consult the doctor.
-You'd better not tell Nancy about the broken glass, she will go crazy.
These examples have the same basic advice message, but “had better” is a bit stronger. It includes the idea of a warning: something bad will happen if you do not follow the advice.
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