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has ought to fallen out of use?
Do you reckon whether the English learners, such as myself, ought to focus on using the modal verb 'ought to' and do native speakers utter this word often in common speech?
17 jul. 2017 14:10
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Has 'ought to' fallen out of use? No, it hasn't. It's used in everyday speech. You're lazing around in the pub with your friends during your lunch hour, and as work beckons, the following exchange might occur:
"Another pint, mate?"
"Nah. It's 2 o'clock. I ought to be getting back."
17 juli 2017
I use it sometimes, but not so frequently. Most people say "oughta" instead of ought to. It is slang.
Like "you've got to" is often changed to "you gotta".
17 juli 2017
For me, definitely still in use.
18 juli 2017
Yes, "ought" has its purpose. I wouldn't say it has fallen out of use.
In my opinion the negative "oughn't" is probably becoming rarer.
17 juli 2017
Heb je je antwoorden nog steeds niet gevonden?
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