should | ought to | modal verbs | English grammar
In today's lesson, learn how to use the modal verbs "should" and "ought to."
Learn the differences between these structures:
1. should / ought to + bare infinitive
2. should / ought to + be + verb "ing"
3. should / ought to + have + past participle (verb 3)
4. should / ought to + have been + verb "ing"
You can take the test at the end of this lesson to see how well you understand today's lesson. Please let me know your score in the comments below. I love hearing from you!
⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 intro
00:48 the basics - should / ought to
02:20 pronunciation of "should" and "ought to"
03:05 weak obligations
06:43 should vs. ought to - What's the difference?
09:42 criticism and advice
10:45 expectations
11:22 mini review of "should" and "ought to"
13:30 should + bare infinitive
13:38 should be + verb "ing"
13:59 should have + past participle (verb #3)
14:18 should have been + verb "ing"
14:30 "should have" contraction
15:45 compare all four structures
20:31 real-life examples of "should" and "ought to"
23:00 TEST with answers
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These videos can help you with this lesson:
MUST or HAVE TO: https://youtu.be/3UZBERxk6Io
PRESENT CONTINUOUS: https://youtu.be/W3HdjN3cLiM
PASSIVE VOICE: https://youtu.be/N7uvEllP5Jg
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SOURCES:
1) https://www.buzzfeed.com/evelinamedina/garden-green-fun-time-yay-4dm42mp97g
2) Superstore (2015) - Mateo's Last Day [S02E18]
3) Netflix. (2024). What Jennifer Did
4) My Fair Lady (1964)