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What does 'had better' express in a sentence?
What does 'had better' express in a sentence?
- An obligation
- A suggestion or recommendation (correct)
- A preference
- A command
How is 'had better' typically structured in a sentence?
How is 'had better' typically structured in a sentence?
- Subject + should + base verb
- Subject + will better + base verb
- Subject + has better + past verb
- Subject + had better + base verb (correct)
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of 'had better'?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of 'had better'?
- You should better not be late.
- They had better finish their project. (correct)
- He has better take the bus.
- She will better stay home.
In the context of a Baccalaureate exam, what is the first step when converting a phrase into 'had better'?
In the context of a Baccalaureate exam, what is the first step when converting a phrase into 'had better'?
What is the main purpose of using 'had better not' in a sentence?
What is the main purpose of using 'had better not' in a sentence?
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Had better (not)
Had better (not)
A phrase used to express advice, a strong suggestion, or a warning about potential consequences.
Subject + Had better (not) + stem
Subject + Had better (not) + stem
The grammatical structure of the phrase 'had better (not)', which involves the subject directly followed by 'had better', followed by the base form of the verb, and then the rest of the sentence.
Should (not) + subject + stem + ?
Should (not) + subject + stem + ?
An alternative way to express advice or suggestions using the modal verb 'should'.
Baccalaureate exam question
Baccalaureate exam question
A type of question that requires the student to complete a sentence using the phrase 'had better' and the correct verb form.
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Correcting and Application
Correcting and Application
The process of rewriting a sentence that uses a phrase similar to 'had better' into a sentence with 'had better' directly after the subject.
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