Penggunaan Should, Ought To And Had Better | TEATU with Miss Ichris - Kampung Inggris LC

Summary

In this tutorial, Miss Ikris from Kampung Inggris LC explains the difference between the expressions 'should' and 'had better' in English. She discusses how 'should' is commonly used for giving advice or suggestions in informal speech, while 'had better' is stronger, often implying a warning about potential negative consequences. Miss Ikris illustrates these concepts with examples and emphasizes that 'had better' is typically used in speaking, often for present and future situations. The tutorial concludes with an invitation to like, subscribe, and ask questions.

Takeaways

• 😀 'Should' is used for general suggestions or advice in informal settings.
• 😀 'Had better' is a stronger form of advice, often implying a warning about negative consequences if not followed.
• 😀 'Had better' is commonly used to express urgency and seriousness.
• 😀 'Should' is less intense and often used to offer mild advice without implying significant consequences.
• 😀 'Had better' is typically used in the present or future tense and is followed by the base form of a verb.
• 😀 'Should' is frequently used by native speakers in informal speech to make casual suggestions.
• 😀 'Had better' carries a stronger tone and suggests that ignoring the advice could lead to problems or regret.
• 😀 'Had better' is more common in speaking than 'should,' reflecting its stronger tone in everyday conversation.
• 😀 Example: 'You should study harder' is a suggestion, while 'You had better take care of that cut on your hand' is a warning.
• 😀 Both 'should' and 'had better' can be used to express advice, but 'had better' implies more urgency and possible consequences.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video?

The main topic of the video is the use of 'should' and 'had better' in English, specifically for giving suggestions and advice.

How are 'should' and 'had better' different in usage?

'Should' is commonly used for giving general suggestions, while 'had better' is stronger and often implies a warning, suggesting that something bad might happen if the advice is not followed.

Is 'should' more formal or informal in usage compared to 'had better'?

'Should' is typically used in both formal and informal settings, while 'had better' is more common in informal spoken English.

When is it appropriate to use 'had better'?

'Had better' is used when there are potential negative consequences if the advice is not followed. It is typically used in the present or future tense.

Can you provide an example where 'should' is used?

An example of 'should' in a sentence is: 'You should study harder.' This gives a general suggestion without strong consequences.

Can you provide an example where 'had better' is used?

An example of 'had better' is: 'You had better take care of that cut on your hand or it will get infected.' This implies that if the action is not taken, there will be bad consequences.

What happens if you don't follow advice given with 'had better'?

If you don't follow advice given with 'had better,' it usually suggests that something negative or undesirable will happen, such as a warning or undesirable consequences.

Is 'had better' only used in the present tense?

Yes, 'had better' is typically used in the present or future tense. It is followed by the base form of a verb.

Is there any difference in the tone between 'should' and 'had better'?

Yes, 'had better' is often perceived as more urgent or forceful than 'should,' which is softer and less likely to suggest a warning.

In what context is 'should' commonly used?

'Should' is commonly used in both informal and formal contexts to give general advice or suggestions, without implying strong consequences.