Central Modal Auxiliaries
Quiz
Rewrite the following sentences with the word 'should.'
A hero ought to be good and masculine.
A hero ...... .
None of the senior managers ought to be allowed to enter the competition.
None of the senior managers ...... .
The rookies ought to be put behind bars.
The rookies ...... .
Those freedom fighters ought to stop bombing our little village.
Those freedom fighters ...... .
Mr and Mrs Richardson ought to purchase a new property in our area.
Mr and Mrs Richardson ...... .
Some of those friendly colleagues of mine ought to come round for a beer tonight.
Some of those friendly colleagues of mine ...... .
Norbert's neighbours ought not to mow the grass every week.
Norbert's neighbours ...... .
The children ought to stay out of trouble from now on.
The children ...... .
Martin's lawyer ought to exercise his client's rights to their full extent.
Martin's lawyer ...... .
That famous actor ought to be awarded a prize this year.
That famous actor ...... .
Police officers ought not to smoke in public.
Police officers ...... .
I suppose the president elect ought to take the campaign more seriously.
I suppose the president elect ...... .