Suggestions/Advice

A suggestion (คำแนะนำ) is what we think would be best for someone to do.

Suggestions are a little different from imperatives.

Imperatives tell people what to do.

Suggestions are more friendly and tell people what we think would be the best thing for them to do.​

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How to use 'should' (ควร) to give affirmative advice.

​We usually make advice by using this formula:​

Subject (noun or pronoun) + should+ base verb.

You should study.​

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Who can make a suggestion? Use the formula:​

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Subject (pronoun or noun) should_________ (verb).​

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You should study!

You should do homework!​

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How to use 'should' (ควร) to give negative advice.

​We usually make advice by using this formula:​

Subject (noun or pronoun) + should+ not + base verb.

You should not study.​

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Who can make a negative suggestion?

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subject (noun or pronoun) + should not + verb

He should not talk in class.

She should not run in the hall.​

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How do we ask what we should do?

Sometimes what we should do is not clear. We have to ask people what they think we should do.

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The format for a question

We use this format for asking for advice:

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Should + subject (pronoun or noun) + verb

Should I get a haircut?

Should she do homework?​

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The format for a question

Who can ask me a question?

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Should + subject (pronoun or noun) + verb

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