EnglishNEB 2080 (old course)
Change the suggestions below using ought to, ought not to, might as well or there is no point in + ing form whichever is appropriate. Example: Let's not invite him. He is thoroughly busy. There is…
5Change the suggestions below using ought to, ought not to, might as well or there is no point in + ing form whichever is appropriate.
Example: Let's not invite him. He is thoroughly busy. There is no point in inviting him.
a. Why don't you carry a blanket? You have got a lot of space in your bag. b. Why don't you carry a blanket? You might feel cold. c. Let's not argue about it. That won't solve the problem. d. Don't take your children to the pond. They might fall. e. Why don't you watch the match at home? They are going to televise it live.
Answer
**a.** *Why don't you carry a blanket? You have got a lot of space in your bag.*
→ **You might as well carry a blanket.**
**b.** *Why don't you carry a blanket? You might feel cold.*
→ **You ought to carry a blanket.**
**c.** *Let's not argue about it. That won't solve the problem.*
→ **There is no point in arguing about it.**
**d.** *Don't take your children to the pond. They might fall.*
→ **Your children ought not to go to the pond.**
**e.** *Why don't you watch the match at home? They are going to televise it live.*
→ **You might as well watch the match at home.**
**Explanation:**
- **Ought to/ought not to** is used to give advice or express obligation. For example, *You ought to carry a blanket* (advice) and *Your children ought not to go to the pond* (warning).
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