Giving Advice with Should and Ought To

Both give advice; ought to is slightly stronger.

Examples

• You should rest.
• You ought to see a doctor.

Key rules

• Should + base verb gives advice (You should rest)
• Ought to is slightly stronger but similar
• Negatives: shouldn't and ought not to
• Questions are usually with should (Should I go?)

Common mistakes

• You should to rest → You should rest
• You ought rest → You ought to rest