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Ought to Usage and Forms
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- Basic Definition
- Ought to is a modal verb used with base form of verb
- Negative form is ought not to, sometimes shortened to oughtn't to
- Main Uses
- Expresses moral rightness and obligation
- Indicates good idea and importance
- Shows expectation of truth or happening
- Expresses belief that something should be the case
- Indicates uncertainty about past events
- Used politely to indicate duty
- Grammar Notes
- Should not be used with did or had
- Negative forms include ought not, oughtn't, hadn't ought
- Both positive and negative forms require infinitive
- Word originates from Old English āhte, meaning "to owe"