OUGHT TO MEANING (modals part-7)
INTRODUCTION
Before going further I would say just read PREVIOUS PARTS. However, This blog is about the OUGHT TO MEANING that is a part of modals. Furthermore, A MODAL is a type of helping verb that is used to express: ability, possibility, permission, or mood. Moreover, There are a variety of models:-
can, could, may, might, should, would, must, about to/suppose to/going to, use to, used to, ought to, need to, dare to, has to/have to, had to, might have, must have, should have, would have and could have.
Consequently, OUGHT TO is also known as Auxiliary Verb, hence, it can be classified into 3 categories:-
- PRIMARY AUXILIARY VERB – includes verb to be – be, am, is, are, was, were, been, being, the verb to have – have, has had, having, the verb to do – do, does, did.
- MODAL AUXILIARY VERB – consists of the can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, must, ought to.
- MARGINAL AUXILIARY VERB – used to, dare, and need.
Additionally, we can say that OUGHT TO is part of the Modal Auxiliary Verb. Today we going to talk about important examples of ought to.
OUGHT TO MEANING PRESENT (POSITIVE)
Hence, OUGHT TO use with BOTH – SINGULAR +PLURAL. Similarly, OUGHT TO has many examples and meaning you will understand through some examples below. Moreover, It is only used in PRESENT.
OUGHT TO has many rules so let’s discuss them step by step:-
RULE -1 OUGHT TO is generally used to express Strong Probability and Moral Obligations.
For example:-
1. P) YOU OUGHT TO RECEIVE THE PACKAGE TONIGHT. (PROBABILITY/HIGH CHANCES)
2. P) JAMES OUGHT TO GET A PROMOTION. (PROBABILITY/HIGH CHANCES)
3. P) THEY OUGHT TO MEET FAMOUS SINGER BRUNO MARS. (PROBABILITY/HIGH CHANCES)
4. P) HE OUGHT TO WIN THE RACE. (PROBABILITY/HIGH CHANCES)
5. P) SHE OUGHT TO PASS THE FIRST DIVISION. (PROBABILITY/HIGH CHANCES)
6. P) THE FILM OUGHT TO BE A GREAT SUCCESS. (PROBABILITY/HIGH CHANCES)
RULE -2 OUGHT TO is used as Responsibility.
For example:-
7. P) WE OUGHT TO FOLLOW OUR ELDER’S RULES. (RESPONSIBILITY)
8. P) WE OUGHT TO FOLLOW DISCIPLINE IN THE CLASS. (RESPONSIBILITY)
9. P) WE OUGHT TO FOLLOW OUR CONSTITUTION. (RESPONSIBILITY)
10. P) WE OUGHT TO HELP THOSE WHO ARE IN NEED (RESPONSIBILITY)
RULE -3 OUGHT TO comes under Advice and Recommendations.
For example:-
11. P) SHE OUGHT TO FOLLOW HER MENTOR’S GUIDANCE. (ADVICE)
12. P) YOU OUGHT TO EXERCISE MORE. (RECOMMENDATION/ADVICE)
13. P) HE OUGHT TO LISTEN TO EVERY AUDIO CAREFULLY. (RECOMMENDATION/ADVICE)
14. P) SHE OUGHT TO RESPECT THE RULES OF ANY ORGANISATION. (RECOMMENDATION/ADVICE)
15. P) MEENA OUGHT TO TAKE CARE OF HERSELF WHILE ALONE AT HOME. (RECOMMENDATION/ADVICE)
RULE – 4 OUGHT TO is also a part of Rules or Duty.
For example:-
16. P) THEY OUGHT TO USE A DUST BIN FOR TRASH. (RULES/DUTY)
17. P) WE OUGHT TO REPORT THIS INFORMATION TO THE POLICE. (DUTY/RULES)
18. P) YOUR SISTER OUGHT TO CLEAN HER ROOM. (DUTY/RULES)
19. P) STUDENTS OUGHT TO FOLLOW AND MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE INSIDE THE CLASSROOM. (DUTY/RULES)
20. P) HE OUGHT TO GIVE CHANCES AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO EVERYONE IN OFFICE. (DUTY/RULES)
OUGHT TO MEANING PRESENT (NEGATIVE, INTERROGATIVE, AND INTERROGATIVE NEGATIVE)
Except for Negative sentences, we never use TO with OUGHT in Interrogative and Interrogative negative sentences.
For example:-
- N) WE OUGHT NOT TO FOLLOW OUR ELDERS RULE. (NEGATIVE)
- I) OUGHT WE FOLLOW ELDERS RULE? (INTERROGATIVE)
- IN) OUGHT NOT WE FOLLOW ELDERS RULE? (INTERROGATIVE NEGATIVE)
2. N) WE OUGHT NOT TO FOLLOW DISCIPLINE IN THE CLASS. (NEGATIVE)
2. I) OUGHT WE FOLLOW DISCIPLINE IN THE CLASS? (INTERROGATIVE)
2. IN) OUGHT NOT WE FOLLOW DISCIPLINE IN THE CLASS? (INTERROGATIVE NEGATIVE)
3. N) WE OUGHT NOT TO FOLLOW OUR CONSTITUTION. (NEGATIVE)
3. I) OUGHT WE FOLLOW OUR CONSTITUTION? (INTERROGATIVE)
3. IN) OUGHT NOT WE FOLLOW OUR CONSTITUTION? (INTERROGATIVE NEGATIVE)
4. N) SHE OUGHT NOT TO FOLLOW HER MENTOR’S GUIDANCE. (NEGATIVE)
4. I) OUGHT SHE FOLLOW HER MENTOR’S GUIDANCE. (INTERROGATIVE)
4. IN) OUGHT NOT SHE FOLLOW HER MENTOR’S GUIDANCE. (INTERROGATIVE NEGATIVE)
OUGHT TO HAVE
You can also use OUGHT TO HAVE + V3 in those sentences that are related to past regret.
RULE – 5 OUGHT TO HAVE show Past Regression and Past Obligation.
For example:-
21. P) THEY OUGHT TO HAVE TAKEN PERMISSION BEFORE GOING OUT. (PAST REGRET)
22. P) MEENA OUGHT TO HAVE REPORTED ABOUT THIS CRIME. (PAST REGRET)
23. P) RAVEEN AND SHIVANI OUGHT TO HAVE HELPED THEIR FRIEND. (PAST REGRET)
24. P) SHE OUGHT TO HAVE AGREED TO HER HUSBAND’S ADVICE. (PAST REGRET)
25. P) HE OUGHT TO HAVE WORKED HARD. (PAST OBLIGATION)
26. P) I OUGHT TO HAVE VISITED MY BROTHER YESTERDAY. (PAST OBLIGATION)
27. P) YOU OUGHT TO HAVE SEEN THE FILM. (PAST OBLIGATION)
28. P) SHE OUGHT TO HAVE AGREED TO HER HUSBAND’S ADVICE. (PAST REGRET)
OUGHT TO HAVE PAST (NEGATIVE, INTERROGATIVE, AND INTERROGATIVE NEGATIVE)
We also use OUGHT NOT TO HAVE + V3 in Negative sentences. Here in Interrogative and Interrogative Negative sentences the word “TO” won’t use.
For example:-
1. N) THEY OUGHT NOT TO HAVE TAKEN PERMISSION BEFORE GOING OUT. (NEGATIVE)
1. I) OUGHT THEY HAVE TAKEN PERMISSION BEFORE GOING OUT? (INTERROGATIVE)
1. IN) OUGHT NOT THEY HAVE TAKEN PERMISSION BEFORE GOING OUT? (INTERROGATIVE NEGATIVE)
2. N) MEENA OUGHT NOT TO HAVE REPORTED ABOUT THIS CRIME. (NEGATIVE)
2. I) OUGHT MEENA HAVE REPORTED ABOUT THIS CRIME. (INTERROGATIVE)
2. IN) OUGHT NOT MEENA HAVE REPORTED ABOUT THIS CRIME. (INTERROGATIVE NEGATIVE)
More examples:-
3. N) YOU OUGHT NOT TO HAVE LAUGHED AT HER MISTAKES. (NEGATIVE)
4. N) VEENA OUGHT NOT TO HAVE TREATED HER HUSBAND LIKE THAT. (NEGATIVE)
There is no past use of OUGHT TO except OUGHT TO HAVE + V3 in past regression and obligation but generally, we use OUGHT TO in PRESENT and FUTURE. Therefore, OUGHT TO has many meanings and is used in several sentences so it is very necessary to understand the concept of using this modal appropriately. Moreover, regular practice makes you learn it’s correct usage in day to day fluent communication. Additionally, I hope that you have liked today’s blog or post, please don’t forget to share your valuable suggestions below in the comment box.
