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You will learn to make positive and negative sentences, use short forms, and choose an appropriate tone.\n\n## 1. Strong advice about a situation\n\n**Had better** means that an action is a good idea in the situation. It often suggests an unwanted result if someone does not follow the advice. The problem can be serious or something ordinary, such as getting wet or missing a bus.\n\n:::example\n- You **had better take** an umbrella. It looks like rain.\n- We **had better leave** now, or we'll miss the bus.\n- I **had better charge** my phone before we go out. The battery is almost empty.\n:::\n\nThe unwanted result does not have to be stated. In “We'd better leave now,” the situation may already make the reason clear.\n\n## 2. Form: had better + base form\n\nUse **had better + the base form of the verb**: the form without *to*. The structure stays the same for every subject.\n\n| Subject | Full form | Short form |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| I | I had better go. | I'd better go. |\n| You | You had better go. | You'd better go. |\n| He \u002F She \u002F It | She had better go. | She'd better go. |\n| We | We had better go. | We'd better go. |\n| They | They had better go. | They'd better go. |\n\nThe short form **'d better** is especially common in conversation. Here, **'d means had**, not *would*.\n\n:::note\nIn informal speech, especially in American English, you will also hear **better** without **'d**: “You better hurry.” This is common in conversation, but use **had better** or **'d better** instead in formal contexts.\n:::\n\n:::example\n- He **had better check** the address before he leaves.\n- **You'd better be** ready at eight.\n- It **had better work** this time. We need the printer today.\n:::\n\nWith a thing as the subject, as in the printer example, **had better** expresses a strong expectation rather than advice to a person.\n\n:::warning\nDo not add **to**, and do not change **had** to **has**.\n\n- Correct: She **had better call** him.\n- Incorrect: She has better call him.\n- Incorrect: She had better to call him.\n:::\n\n:::note\nQuestions with **had better** are less common and can sound fairly formal. Put **had** before the subject: “Had I better call first?” A negative question can suggest a shared action: “Hadn't we better go?” In everyday conversation, “Should I call first?” and “Shouldn't we go?” are more usual.\n:::\n\n## 3. Negative advice: had better not\n\nPut **not after better**, before the main verb.\n\n**Subject + had better not + base form**\n\n:::example\n- You **had better not touch** that pan. It's hot.\n- **We'd better not park** here. The sign says “No parking.”\n- **I'd better not forget** my keys again.\n:::\n\nThese sentences advise someone not to do something. Do not use *don't* or *doesn't* to make this negative form.\n\n- Correct: He **had better not wait** any longer.\n- Incorrect: He doesn't better wait any longer.\n\n## 4. Present and future, not past\n\nAlthough the expression contains **had**, it normally refers to **now or the future**.\n\n| Time | Example |\n| --- | --- |\n| Now | **You'd better sit down**. You look tired. |\n| Later today | **I'd better call** Anna tonight. |\n| Tomorrow | **We'd better arrive** early tomorrow. Parking will be difficult. |\n\n:::note\nDo not use **had better** to describe advice about a completed past action. “You'd better call Anna” tells someone what to do now or later; it does not mean that calling her was a good idea yesterday.\n\nTo say what was advisable in the past or express regret, use **should have + past participle**: “You should have called Anna yesterday.”\n:::\n\n## 5. Choosing between had better and should\n\n**Should** is a common choice for general advice. **Had better** usually concerns a specific situation and makes a possible problem feel more immediate.\n\n| Purpose | Example |\n| --- | --- |\n| General advice | You **should save** some money every month. |\n| Advice about a particular problem | **You'd better save** enough money for Friday's train ticket, or you won't be able to travel. |\n\n**Should** can also give advice about a specific situation. The difference is often strength and tone, not simply whether one form is correct.\n\n:::example\n- You **should leave** soon. — Advice about what is a good idea.\n- **You'd better leave** soon. — Stronger advice, suggesting a problem if you stay.\n:::\n\n:::warning\n**You'd better…** can sound like an order or even a threat, especially when said angrily: “You'd better give me my money back!”\n\nUse **should** for softer advice. Avoid **had better** for ordinary polite requests: say “Could you send me the file, please?” rather than “You'd better send me the file.”\n:::\n\n## 6. Quick checklist\n\n- Is there a particular situation and a possible problem? 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You had better __1__ a minute before you taste it.","Had better takes the base form without to: wait. The hot soup gives a specific reason for the advice.","Before you open that box, you had better read the label.",[827],{"id":828,"blankNumber":11,"options":829},"01a0e1ab-daa5-79ad-a178-10ea7c005c2e",[830,833,837],{"id":831,"optionText":832,"isCorrect":773,"displayOrder":774},"01a0e1ab-daa5-790d-a178-10ea79c34668","to wait",{"id":834,"optionText":835,"isCorrect":836,"displayOrder":11},"01a0e1ab-daa5-7955-a178-10ea7a7ee0a0","wait",true,{"id":838,"optionText":839,"isCorrect":773,"displayOrder":16},"01a0e1ab-daa5-7981-a178-10ea7b0fc79a","waiting",{"html":841,"toc":842},"\u003Cp>Use \u003Cstrong>had better\u003C\u002Fstrong> to give strong advice about a particular situation, especially when ignoring the advice could cause a problem. You will learn to make positive and negative sentences, use short forms, and choose an appropriate tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"strong-advice-about-a-situation\">\u003Cspan class=\"section-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1.\u003C\u002Fspan>Strong advice about a situation\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Had better\u003C\u002Fstrong> means that an action is a good idea in the situation. It often suggests an unwanted result if someone does not follow the advice. The problem can be serious or something ordinary, such as getting wet or missing a bus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"grammar-callout grammar-callout--example\">\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>You \u003Cstrong>had better take\u003C\u002Fstrong> an umbrella. It looks like rain.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>We \u003Cstrong>had better leave\u003C\u002Fstrong> now, or we'll miss the bus.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>I \u003Cstrong>had better charge\u003C\u002Fstrong> my phone before we go out. The battery is almost empty.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>The unwanted result does not have to be stated. In “We'd better leave now,” the situation may already make the reason clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"form-had-better-base-form\">\u003Cspan class=\"section-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2.\u003C\u002Fspan>Form: had better + base form\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Use \u003Cstrong>had better + the base form of the verb\u003C\u002Fstrong>: the form without \u003Cem>to\u003C\u002Fem>. The structure stays the same for every subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Subject\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Full form\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Short form\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>I\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>I had better go.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>I'd better go.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>You\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>You had better go.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>You'd better go.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>He \u002F She \u002F It\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>She had better go.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>She'd better go.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>We\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>We had better go.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>We'd better go.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>They\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>They had better go.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>They'd better go.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>The short form \u003Cstrong>'d better\u003C\u002Fstrong> is especially common in conversation. Here, \u003Cstrong>'d means had\u003C\u002Fstrong>, not \u003Cem>would\u003C\u002Fem>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"grammar-callout grammar-callout--note\">\u003Cp>In informal speech, especially in American English, you will also hear \u003Cstrong>better\u003C\u002Fstrong> without \u003Cstrong>'d\u003C\u002Fstrong>: “You better hurry.” This is common in conversation, but use \u003Cstrong>had better\u003C\u002Fstrong> or \u003Cstrong>'d better\u003C\u002Fstrong> instead in formal contexts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"grammar-callout grammar-callout--example\">\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>He \u003Cstrong>had better check\u003C\u002Fstrong> the address before he leaves.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>You'd better be\u003C\u002Fstrong> ready at eight.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>It \u003Cstrong>had better work\u003C\u002Fstrong> this time. We need the printer today.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>With a thing as the subject, as in the printer example, \u003Cstrong>had better\u003C\u002Fstrong> expresses a strong expectation rather than advice to a person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"grammar-callout grammar-callout--warning\">\u003Cp>Do not add \u003Cstrong>to\u003C\u002Fstrong>, and do not change \u003Cstrong>had\u003C\u002Fstrong> to \u003Cstrong>has\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Correct: She \u003Cstrong>had better call\u003C\u002Fstrong> him.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Incorrect: She has better call him.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Incorrect: She had better to call him.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"grammar-callout grammar-callout--note\">\u003Cp>Questions with \u003Cstrong>had better\u003C\u002Fstrong> are less common and can sound fairly formal. Put \u003Cstrong>had\u003C\u002Fstrong> before the subject: “Had I better call first?” A negative question can suggest a shared action: “Hadn't we better go?” In everyday conversation, “Should I call first?” and “Shouldn't we go?” are more usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"negative-advice-had-better-not\">\u003Cspan class=\"section-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3.\u003C\u002Fspan>Negative advice: had better not\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Put \u003Cstrong>not after better\u003C\u002Fstrong>, before the main verb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Subject + had better not + base form\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"grammar-callout grammar-callout--example\">\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>You \u003Cstrong>had better not touch\u003C\u002Fstrong> that pan. It's hot.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>We'd better not park\u003C\u002Fstrong> here. The sign says “No parking.”\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>I'd better not forget\u003C\u002Fstrong> my keys again.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>These sentences advise someone not to do something. Do not use \u003Cem>don't\u003C\u002Fem> or \u003Cem>doesn't\u003C\u002Fem> to make this negative form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Correct: He \u003Cstrong>had better not wait\u003C\u002Fstrong> any longer.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Incorrect: He doesn't better wait any longer.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"present-and-future-not-past\">\u003Cspan class=\"section-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4.\u003C\u002Fspan>Present and future, not past\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Although the expression contains \u003Cstrong>had\u003C\u002Fstrong>, it normally refers to \u003Cstrong>now or the future\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Time\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Example\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Now\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>You'd better sit down\u003C\u002Fstrong>. You look tired.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Later today\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>I'd better call\u003C\u002Fstrong> Anna tonight.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Tomorrow\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>We'd better arrive\u003C\u002Fstrong> early tomorrow. Parking will be difficult.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"grammar-callout grammar-callout--note\">\u003Cp>Do not use \u003Cstrong>had better\u003C\u002Fstrong> to describe advice about a completed past action. “You'd better call Anna” tells someone what to do now or later; it does not mean that calling her was a good idea yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To say what was advisable in the past or express regret, use \u003Cstrong>should have + past participle\u003C\u002Fstrong>: “You should have called Anna yesterday.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"choosing-between-had-better-and-should\">\u003Cspan class=\"section-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5.\u003C\u002Fspan>Choosing between had better and should\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Should\u003C\u002Fstrong> is a common choice for general advice. \u003Cstrong>Had better\u003C\u002Fstrong> usually concerns a specific situation and makes a possible problem feel more immediate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Purpose\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Example\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>General advice\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>You \u003Cstrong>should save\u003C\u002Fstrong> some money every month.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Advice about a particular problem\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>You'd better save\u003C\u002Fstrong> enough money for Friday's train ticket, or you won't be able to travel.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Should\u003C\u002Fstrong> can also give advice about a specific situation. The difference is often strength and tone, not simply whether one form is correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"grammar-callout grammar-callout--example\">\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>You \u003Cstrong>should leave\u003C\u002Fstrong> soon. — Advice about what is a good idea.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>You'd better leave\u003C\u002Fstrong> soon. — Stronger advice, suggesting a problem if you stay.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"grammar-callout grammar-callout--warning\">\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>You'd better…\u003C\u002Fstrong> can sound like an order or even a threat, especially when said angrily: “You'd better give me my money back!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Use \u003Cstrong>should\u003C\u002Fstrong> for softer advice. Avoid \u003Cstrong>had better\u003C\u002Fstrong> for ordinary polite requests: say “Could you send me the file, please?” rather than “You'd better send me the file.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"quick-checklist\">\u003Cspan class=\"section-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">6.\u003C\u002Fspan>Quick checklist\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Is there a particular situation and a possible problem? Consider \u003Cstrong>had better\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Use the same form for every subject: \u003Cstrong>had better\u003C\u002Fstrong>, never \u003Cem>has better\u003C\u002Fem>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Add the verb without \u003Cstrong>to\u003C\u002Fstrong>: \u003Cstrong>We'd better go\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>For negative advice, put \u003Cstrong>not\u003C\u002Fstrong> after \u003Cstrong>better\u003C\u002Fstrong>: \u003Cstrong>We'd better not go\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Remember that \u003Cstrong>'d\u003C\u002Fstrong> means \u003Cstrong>had\u003C\u002Fstrong>, but the meaning is present or future.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Check your tone: \u003Cstrong>should\u003C\u002Fstrong> is often a softer choice.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",[843,847,851,855,859,863],{"id":844,"text":845,"depth":16,"number":846},"strong-advice-about-a-situation","Strong advice about a situation","1",{"id":848,"text":849,"depth":16,"number":850},"form-had-better-base-form","Form: had better + base form","2",{"id":852,"text":853,"depth":16,"number":854},"negative-advice-had-better-not","Negative advice: had better not","3",{"id":856,"text":857,"depth":16,"number":858},"present-and-future-not-past","Present and future, not past","4",{"id":860,"text":861,"depth":16,"number":862},"choosing-between-had-better-and-should","Choosing between had better and should","5",{"id":864,"text":865,"depth":16,"number":866},"quick-checklist","Quick checklist","6"]