Shall, should and ought to are similar and can be used in various ways. Let’s take a look at each one in detail.
modal verb – shall
Here are the ways in which we use ‘shall’ as a modal.
- suggestion (offer a solution)
- offer (propose help)
Take a look at the pictures below, you’ll find the function of ‘shall’ as a modal and examples in everyday use.
modal verb – should
You should have heard the word ‘should’ used frequently in English. You should be using it too. Here are the ways in which we use ‘should’ as a modal.
‘Should’ can be used to show:
- prediction (likelihood of something happening)
- advice (to advise someone)
- suggestion (offer a solution)
- offer (propose help)
Take a look at the pictures below, you’ll find the function of ‘should’ as a modal and examples in everyday use.
modal verb – ought to
Here is an odd-looking word that you ought to know. Take a look at the ways in which we use ‘ought to’ as a modal.
- ‘Ought to’ can be used to show:
advice (to advise someone)
Take a look at the pictures below, you’ll find the function of ‘ought to’ as a modal and examples in everyday use.
modal verbs quiz – shall, should & ought to
You should now test yourself with this quiz, it’s easy, you ought to get full marks.
answers : 1. shouldn’t 2. should 3. shall/should 4. ought to/should 5. shall 6. shall/should 7. shouldn’t 8. ought to/should