use of 'ought to'?

[sona_mylife]

can you please tell me the use of 'ought to'?

[abdmlkbd]

See this sentence:
I should go now.

Now instead of this sentence you may write:
I ought to go now.

There is really no difference when they are used to mean obligation or duty.

[sona_mylife]

thank you..

[LeighS]

ought to is a modal verb which offers advice.
It is different to must and have to which are modal verbs of obligation.

Ought to ( + all modal verbs) is always followed by a verb (bare infinitive: do, say, go, etc...)


Compare;

• You must do your homework. (it is obligatory that you do you homework- you don't have choice)
• You should do your homework (it is a good idea/ I would suggest you do your homework- you have a choice- you can decide whether or not you want to)

I hope this helps

[sona_mylife]

thanks..but now i am confused..obligation or advice..?

[LeighS]

Advice.
Ought to is a little stronger than 'should'
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[sona_mylife]

thank you for clearing my doubt

[LeighS]

It's a pleasure.