Elementary Grammar A2
In this article, Elementary Grammar A2 learners study need and needn't.
You will learn how need works as a main verb and as a modal-like verb in negatives.
The key question is: Does need behave like a normal verb or a modal in this sentence?
Elementary Grammar A2
In this article, Elementary Grammar A2 learners study ought to.
You will learn how ought to gives advice, expectation, or moral recommendation.
The key question is: Is the speaker saying what is right, sensible, or expected?
The main rule to remember is: Use modal verb plus the base verb without to, except for semi-modals such as ought to and have to.
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