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Grammar Exercise

Should and Ought To for Advice

Use should and ought to for advice, recommendations, expectations, and mild obligation.

Interactive exercise

Should and Ought To for Advice

Answer 6 questions about this grammar point.

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  1. 1.

    Which statement best explains Should and Ought To for Advice?

  2. 2.

    Which sentence correctly demonstrates the main point in Should and Ought To for Advice?

  3. 3.

    Which revision best addresses this example in the lesson context: “You should to call her.”

  4. 4.

    Which option is accurate in the context taught in this lesson?

  5. 5.

    Which revision best addresses this example in the lesson context: “He ought call the doctor.”

  6. 6.

    Which revision best addresses the final example from this lesson?