This document discusses modal verbs and provides examples of their usage. It defines modal verbs as special auxiliary verbs that modify or complete the meaning of the main verb. It then focuses on the modal verbs "should/ought to/had better" giving examples of how they are used to give advice or express regret over past actions. Specifically, it notes that "should/ought to" are used to express obligation or advice and have similar meanings, with "ought to" being more formal. It also explains that "had better" is used to strongly advise something and that "should have" followed by a past participle is used to express regret over past actions.

1. MODAL VERBS
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3. MODAL VERBS What is it?
Definition: The modal verbs are a kind of
special auxiliar verbs that modify or complete
the meaning of the main verb.
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5. SHOULD/OUGHT
TO/HAD BETTER
giving pieces of
advice
You should
ought to
had better

6. I had (ou I'd) better sleep now.
You'd better discuss this issue with Bruno.
He'd better not come.
I had better ('seria melhor que', 'é melhor que')
It's used as an auxiliary:
We'd better leave before the police come.
HAD BETTER

7. I'd best go home. É melhor eu ir para casa.
You'd best listen to what he has to say.
At informal places and situations "I had best" It's used as
the same meaning:
HAD BETTER (INFORMAL)

8. SHOULD/OUGHT TO
The both have the same meaning, but ought to is more
formal.
Don’t you think we should call the police?
I think Paul should be more polite.
Peter shouldn’t be watching tv; he should be studying.

9. REGRETTING- SHOULD
should have + past participle to talk about things we
regret.
I should have called you sooner.
You should have spoken to me before deciding.
I'm really tired today. I should not have stayed awake
so late last night.