Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 2 (Q.No. 69)
Directions to Solve

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'E'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).


69.

(solve as per the direction given above)

He ought
not have
done such a
filthy thing.
No error.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
not to have
Discussion:
2 comments Page 1 of 1.

Guneet said:   6 years ago
Ought is almost always followed by to and the infinitive form of a verb. The phrase ought to have the same meaning as should and is used in the same ways, but it is less common and somewhat more formal. The negative forms ought not and oughtn't are often used without a following.

The answer should be E.
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Pravin said:   1 decade ago
ought should be followed by to.

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