all / some / any of them · should(n’t) · had better · ought to

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Grammar Workshop | Indefinite Pronouns & Modal Advice (B1)

📘 Grammar: Indefinite Pronouns & Modal Advice

all / some / any of them · should(n’t) · had better · ought to

🟠 1. Indefinite pronouns: all / some / any of them
Talking about a group

Use all of them → 100% of the group.
Use some of them → a part of the group (not all).
Use any of them → in questions or negative sentences.

✅ All of them passed the test. (everyone)
✅ Some of them like coffee. (not everyone)
✅ Do any of them speak French? (question)
❌ I don't know any of them. (negative)

📝 Practice 1: Choose the correct option

1. __________ of the students finished the exam early. (100%)

✅ All – "all of them" means the whole group.

2. I invited 10 friends, but only __________ came to the party.

✅ Some – only a part of them came.

3. I don't know __________ of the new students. They just arrived.

✅ any – negative sentence: "don't know any of them".

4. __________ of the cake was eaten. There's nothing left.

✅ All – nothing left means all of it.

5. Do __________ of you know the answer to this question?

✅ any – in questions, we usually use "any".
🟢 2. Giving advice: should(n’t) · had better · ought to
Should / Shouldn't

Mild advice – what is a good or bad idea.

✔️ You should drink water every day.
❌ You shouldn't stay up too late.
Had better ('d better)

Strong advice or warning – if you don't, something bad may happen.

⚠️ You had better study, or you'll fail the test.
⚠️ We 'd better leave now – it's getting dark.
⚠️ Negative: You had better not touch that wire.
Ought to

Similar to "should", a bit more formal. Often used for moral advice.

📖 You ought to apologize for your mistake.
📖 People ought to respect the environment.

📝 Practice 2: Choose the best modal

1. You look pale and tired. You __________ see a doctor.

✅ Both possible – "should" (mild) and "had better" (stronger warning) both work.

2. The train leaves in 5 minutes. We __________ miss it!

✅ had better not – strong warning (urgent situation).

3. You __________ eat so much sugar. It's bad for your teeth.

✅ shouldn't – mild advice against something.

4. You __________ tell anyone my secret. I trust you completely.

✅ Both possible – "shouldn't" is advice, "had better not" is a stronger warning.

5. Everyone __________ obey the law. (formal / moral advice)

✅ Both – "should" and "ought to" are both correct, with "ought to" slightly more formal.

6. It's raining heavily. You __________ take an umbrella.

✅ Both – "should" (advice) and "had better" (strong suggestion) are fine.
✍️ 3. Mixed practice Write & speak

Writing task: Write 4 sentences using the grammar from this lesson.

  • 1 sentence with all of them / some of them / any of them
  • 1 sentence with should / shouldn't
  • 1 sentence with had better
  • 1 sentence with ought to

📚 Homework: Write 6 sentences: two with "all/some/any of them", two with "should/shouldn't", one with "had better", one with "ought to". Then practice saying them aloud.

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