Use

We use modals of advice to express advice in the present and future.

• You should take a break if you’re tired.

• You ought to find a new job that pays more.

Example:

Students should not eat junk food.

Explanation:

Students are advised against eating junk food.

How to build

Modals of advice are should and ought to. Like all other modals, should and ought to are used with other verbs.

• They should go to the doctor since they were injured.

• You ought to brush your teeth every day.