Questão Q4139615 - Língua Inglesa

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Text 3 Read the cartoon strip below and answer questions 38 and 39 Source: https://bulldogbugle.com/12982/entertainment/calvin-and-hobbes-revenge-of-the-baby-sat-a-boy-and-his-tiger-friend/ Access on: 09.17.2025 In the cartoon, Susie tells Calvin: “You'd better not”. How can this expression be CORRECTLY analyzed in terms of form and meaning?

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It is a semi-modal construction that expresses strong advice or warning, often implying negative consequences if not followed

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It is a Past Perfect prediction, similar in meaning to “You will probably not.”.

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It is equivalent to the Past Perfect of “would better”, indicating an unreal past situation.

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It is a polite request structure, interchangeable with “Would you mind not …?”

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It carries the same force as must not, expressing prohibition rather than advice.

In the cartoon, Susie tells Calvin: “You'd better not”. How...