Common mistake ought + infinitive (ought to + infinitive)
One common mistake that many people make when using the verb "ought" is forgetting to include the word "to" before the infinitive verb. The correct construction is "ought to" + infinitive.
Omitted "to" in sentences
Here are a few examples of sentences where people often omit the word "to" after "ought":
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Mistake: You ought study for the exam tomorrow.
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Correction: You ought to study for the exam tomorrow.
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Mistake: They ought eat more vegetables to stay healthy.
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Correction: They ought to eat more vegetables to stay healthy.
Additional examples
Here are a few more examples to illustrate the correct usage of "ought to" followed by an infinitive:
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"I ought to call my mom and check on her."
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"Sarah ought to apologize for what she said."
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"You ought to try this new restaurant, it's really good."
Remember, if you are not sure about the correct use of "ought to," you can always use a grammar checker tool like Linguix to help you catch any mistakes in your writing.
ought + infinitive (ought to + infinitive) mistake examples
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Incorrect:We ought say the truth.Correct:We ought to say the truth.
