Wednesday, 20 July 2016

EF234 Two-word modals

had better- should
You should have a rest.
You had better have a rest.
had better- sounds a but stronger than 'should'
You really should call your sister.

have to-must
You have to move your car, or you will get a ticket.
If you want to learn English, you have to force yourself to use it in your everyday life.
f you want to learn English, you have to use it everyday.

ought to- should, opinion or advice
You ought to move to Calgary because there are lots of jobs there.?

used to- in the past, no longer, not any more
She used to dance in the ballet.
He used to live in Burnaby. Now he lives in Vancouver.
Martha used to do yoga when she was single.
I used to hunt Pokemons, but then I became an adult.
He used to be Pikachu, but now he is Raichu.

He used to live in BC. -in the past
He is used to living in BC. -comfortable with, like it
She is used to working night shifts.

I am used to it. 

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