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MODAL VERBS

Do you mind lowering the music volume, as I cannot concentrate on my work?

Could you share a little about your journey to becoming a successful chef?
Would you mind reviewing the instructions for assembling the furniture once more?
4. Modals Used for Advice

Should / Ought to / Had better
Bir konuda tavsiye verirken “should, ought to, had better” yapıları kullanılır. Video 3.4
What should employees do when they face a problem at work?

Universities ought to offer their students the maximum academic support.
Güçlü tavsiye vermek için “had better” yapısı kullanılır. “Yaparsan iyi olur; yapmazsan sonucu olumsuz olabilir.”
gibi bir anlama sahiptir. Bu nedenle de cümlenin devamında “or”, “or else” veya “otherwise” bağlaçlarına
çok sık rastlanılır.
Children had better take their umbrellas with them. Otherwise, they will get wet.
Cümleye “should” ve “ought to”dan daha güçlü bir tavsiye anlamı vermek için “must” da kullanılabilir.

You must wear protective gear while rock climbing, or you risk injury in the event of a fall.
We must put in extra effort to find a long-term solution for our dependence on fossil fuels.

Why don’t you ...? If I were ... kalıpları da tavsiye verirken kullanılan diğer ifadelerdir.
Why don’t you forget about what has already happened and try to relax for some time?

If I were you, I would follow the instructions so as to fix the problem of the dishwasher.
5. Modals Used for Suggestions & Offers

Let’s ... / Shall we …? / Why don’t we …? / We could … / We may as well … / We might as well … / What
about …? / How about …?

Bu yapılar karşı tarafa öneride bulunmak veya teklif sunmak için kullanılır.
Öneride bulunma biçimleri, aşağıdaki tabloda yer almaktadır:
Video 3.5

Suggestions and Offers Possible Responses

Let’s
We could try out a new hobby or activity for a change.
We may as well OK.
We might as well
That’s a good idea.
Why not?
Why don’t we It sounds great.
try out a new hobby or activity for a change?
Shall we
I’m sorry, I can’t.
I don’t think it is a good idea.
How about trying out a new hobby or activity for a change?
What about

Let’s discuss the exciting outcomes of the latest marketing campaign.
We could visit the new science museum this weekend if you are interested in technology.

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