Question 31 of 49beginner💡 UnderstandVery Short1 mark
Identify the modal verbs in the following sentences. Choose the functions they express from those given in the box below. possibility necessity polite request ability moral obligation They ought to apologise for their mistake.
Correct Answer
Modal verb: ought to. Function: moral obligation.
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Explanation
The modal verb 'ought to' expresses moral obligation in this sentence. It indicates that apologizing for the mistake is the right thing to do morally, though it may not be a formal requirement. 'Ought to' suggests duty based on what is right or correct.