Exercise 1: Choose the best modal for each sentence.

1. I need help, doctor. My baby doesn't sleep well. What ________________ ?

A. had I better do

B. I should do

C. should I do

2. A: I think that the grade my teacher gave me on my test is wrong. B: Really? You
______________ to her after class today.

A. ought to talk

B. ought talk

C. should to talk

3. It's raining and I don't want to get my dress wet. I _________________ an umbrella.
A. had better bring

B. had better not bring

C. had better to bring

4. The airline only allows two pieces of luggage. You _________________ pack too much or you
will have to take it out at the airport!

A. had better not

B. better not

C. had not better

5. My mother isn't feeling well, so I told her that she _______________ to the doctor.
A. ought go

B. ought

C. ought to go

6. I'm going to visit your country. Where _______________ if I want to go shopping?

A. I should go
B. ought to I go

C. should I go

7. A: I'm so hot. B: You _________________ your coat!

A. should take off

B. should to take off

C. should put on

8. Dave loves chocolate, but he _________________ too much or he will get fat.
A. should eat

B. shouldn't eat

C. should eat not

EXERCISE 2: Write the correct modal verb of advice (should) (ought to) (had better)

1. it’s a great town. You Should Visit it some day.

2. If she wants to buy an apartment, she Should Consult a good real estate agent.

3. Should I ask John to help us?

4. Children Should not eat too much chocolate.

5. You‘d Better not come here again, or I'll report you to the police!

6. He Ought to be punished for his terrible attitude to people.

7. I Should write an article on English grammar tonight, but I have a bad headache. I think I'll go
for a walk instead.

8. I Should have estudied harder for the exam. It was very difficult, and I didn't pass it.

9. They Shouldn’t have invited that guy to the party. He got drunk and started a fight.