For Beginners to Intermediate students
LESSON 11 — Should / Ought To / Had Better
Conversation practice
- 1. What should people keep in mind before changing jobs? [keep in mind = remember/consider]
- 2. Should people set aside money every month? [set aside = reserve/save]
- 3. What should someone do if they fall behind at work or school? [fall behind = fail to keep pace]
- 4. Should friends always hear each other out during disagreements? [hear someone out = listen fully]
- 5. What ought people to take into account before moving abroad? [take into account = consider]
- 6. Should someone own up to a mistake immediately? [own up to = admit]
- 7. When should you step in to help another person? [step in = intervene]
- 8. What should travelers watch out for in an unfamiliar place? [watch out for = be alert to]
- 9. If you're running late, what had you better do first?
- 10. If your phone battery is at 2%, what had you better sort out quickly? [sort out = deal with]
- 11. What should people cut back on when they are trying to save money? [cut back on = reduce]
- 12. Should people sleep on a major decision before making it? [sleep on = delay a decision until after thinking]
- 13. What should someone bring up during a difficult conversation? [bring up = introduce a topic]
- 14. What ought a new employee to find out during the first week? [find out = discover]
- 15. What had someone better not leave until the last minute?