Lesson 7 Title: Giving Advice
Subtitle: Lesson 7
Presented by: Fatima
Contact Information: blackboarder1@gmail.com

Today, we’ll focus on giving advice.

By the end of the lesson, you’ll be able to use modal verbs like should, ought to, and must to give advice.

We’ll also practice how to give and receive advice in various everyday situations.

• Learn to use modal verbs (should ◦ ought to ◦ must) to give advice.

• Expand vocabulary with phrases for giving and receiving advice.

• Practice giving advice in different situations through role-play.

Using "Should" for Giving Advice

Examples:
You should drink more water.
They should study harder for the exam.
We should leave early to avoid traffic.

Rule:
Use "should" + base verb to give advice or suggestions.

We use 'should' to give advice or make suggestions.

It’s a soft way of advising someone to do something, without being too forceful.

Using "Ought To" for Stronger Advice

Examples:
◦ You ought to apologize for what you said.
◦ She ought to see a doctor.
◦ They ought to be more careful.

Rule:
Use "ought to" + base verb to give stronger advice, often indicating a moral obligation.

'Ought to' is similar to 'should', but it’s a bit stronger.

It often implies a moral obligation or something that’s more serious.

It’s still polite, but it carries a bit more weight than 'should'.

Using "Must" for Strong Obligations

Examples:
◦ You must stop smoking.
◦ He must finish the project by tomorrow.
◦ We must follow the rules.

Rule:
Use "must" + base verb to give very strong advice, often indicating necessity or obligation.

This is used for very strong advice or when something is necessary.

This isn’t just advice—it’s more of a requirement or an obligation.

Common Phrases for Giving Advice

Examples:
You should...
I think you ought to...
It might be a good idea to...
You must...

These are all useful ways to offer advice to someone in different situations.

Give advice for the following situations:

1. Your friend is feeling stressed.
2. Someone is thinking about quitting their job.
3. A family member is having trouble sleeping.

Responding to Advice

Respond to the following pieces of advice:

1. You should eat healthier.
2. You ought to save more money.
3. You must follow the doctor’s orders.

Giving and Receiving Advice

In pairs, role-play the following scenarios:

A friend asks for advice about moving to a new city.
A co-worker needs advice on handling a difficult project.
A family member is unsure about a big life decision.

Advice Phrases

Match the advice phrase with the correct sentence:

1. You should... → You should exercise more regularly.
2. You ought to... → You ought to tell the truth.
3. You must... → You must wear a seatbelt while driving.

Writing Advice

Assignment:
Write a paragraph giving advice to a friend or family member.

Use "should", "ought to", and "must" in your advice.

This will help you practice using these modal verbs in a more thoughtful and structured way.

That’s all for today!
We will continue learning more in our next class.

Goodbye!