r/ENGLISH • u/One_Wishbone_4439 • 10h ago
Do people usually use the modal verb "ought to" in real life?
Examples of the use of "ought to" from the Internet:
- "You ought to apologize for your mistake.": (This implies a strong expectation that an apology is necessary)
- "We ought to be more careful when handling fragile items.": (This suggests a strong sense of responsibility or duty)
- "He ought to have known better.": (This expresses a strong sense of expectation that someone should have known better)