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Look at this sentence.
I told George and Harris that they had better leave the whole matter entirely to me.
The words had better are used
in an advice or suggestion:
You had better take your umbrella; it looks like rain.
in an order
You had better complete your homework before you go out to play.
as a threat
You had better leave or I'll have you arrested for trespass!
When we speak, we say you’d/ I’d /he’d better, instead of you had better, etc.
Work in pairs to give each other advice, orders or suggestions, or even to threaten each other. Imagine situations like the following: Your partner
1. hasn't returned a book to the library.
2. has forgotten to bring lunch.
3. hasn't got enough change for bus fare.
4. has found out a secret about you.
5. has misplaced your English textbook.
1) You had Better returned the book to the library, or you'd have to pay a hefty fine.
(suggestion)
2) You had better order something online before 1 pm as you've forgotten to bring lunch today.
(law)
3) You had better put on your running shoes since you've got no bus fare on you.
(Order)
4) You had better keep that secret with you for your life, lest you wish to be killed.
(threat)
5) You had better buy me the English book you misplaced last week. I have a text to I haven't prepared for yet.
(order)
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