“Would” for Invitations “Would you like” is used for polite invitations:Example: Would you like to go to a party tonight?- Хотел бы ты сегодня пойти на вечеринку?Example: Would you like to watch a movie with me?- Хотел бы ты посмотреть со мной фильм?
Modal Verb “Would” Would is an important modal verb in English. It is one of the most commonly used modals. Here are some of its uses:Polite form of “Want”“Want” is often too direct, and can sometimes be rude. “Would” is more indirect and also more polite. Instead of “Do you want…?”, say “Would you like…?”Example:…
Uses of “Ought to” “Ought to” expresses ideas such as duty, necessityand moral obligation. It is not as forceful as must, but it is stronger than should. Example: You ought to be punctual. Example: We ought to help the poor.
Either/or and Neither/nor Either/or and neither/nor connect two balanced words, clauses or phrases. They are called correlative conjunctions. Singular or plural verb? When two singular subjects are connected by either/or or neither/nor, use a singular verb. Example: Either Sally or Peter is invited. Example: Neither Sally nor Peter is invited. If one of the subjects is plural, the verb agrees with the closest…
“Advice” or “Advise”? Advice is a noun and means a suggestion about what someone should do. It is uncountable: Correct: She gave good advice. Incorrect: Let me give you an advice. If we want to use advice in a countable way, then we use the phrase a piece of advice: Example: I have two pieces of advice for you about the holiday. We use the verb advise to…
“Should” for Obligation Should expresses an obligation that is not as strong as Must. Sometimes Should is used instead of Must to make rules, orders or instructions sound more polite. This may appear more frequently on formal notices or on information sheets. Example: On hearing the fire alarm, hotel guests should leave their room immediately. Example: Passengers should check in at least 2 hours…
“Should” for Advice and Suggestions We often use should to give advice and make suggestions: Example: You should tell him what you think Example: We should leave it until tomorrow; it’s late now.
Should Should is one of the English modal verbs. Should Structure PresentSubject + Should + Base VerbExample: She should study more often. PastSubject + Should + Have + Past ParticipleExample: She should have studied more often.
“Must Not” for Prohibition You can prohibit an action or make a rule against something with “must not”. Here are some examples:Example: You must not use a cell phone.- Вы не должны использовать мобильный телефон. Example: You must not write with pencil.- Вы не должны писать карандашом.
“Must” for Possibility Must is also used to show possibility, and it’s used in situations where the speaker is very certain.Example: He ate 3 pieces of cake. He must like cake.- Он съел 3 куска торта. Должно быть, ему нравится торт.Example: They worked for 12 hours today. They must be tired.- Сегодня они работали 12…