Practice Should/Ought to - 6.1.4 | Module 1: Foundations of English Grammar (Language) | ICSE Grade 8 English
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6.1.4 - Should/Ought to

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Fill in the blanks: You ___ (should/ought to) wear a helmet while riding a bike.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about general safety advice.

Question 2

Easy

Which sentence is correct: You ought to clean your room or You clean your room ought?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for the correct placement of the modal verb.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary function of 'should'?

  • Express obligation
  • Express advice
  • Express ability
  • Express certainty

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what advice usually sounds like.

Question 2

True or False: 'Ought to' is more formal than 'should'.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how you might phrase things in formal versus informal situations.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Write a formal paragraph advising a colleague on workplace behavior, utilizing both 'should' and 'ought to'.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the tone you want in your workplace advice.

Question 2

Draft a scenario where saying 'ought to' instead of 'should' changes the implication of the advice given.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the effect of implying a sense of duty in your advice.

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