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. **You might as well carry a blanket.** You have got a lot of space in your bag.
b. **You ought to carry a blanket.** You might feel cold.
c. **There is no point in arguing about it.** That won’t solve the problem.
d. **You ought not to take your children to the pond.** They might fall.
e. **You might as well watch the match at home.** They are going to televise it live.
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