Question

You ---------- help the needy. ( Use a suitable semi modal )

a) Dare b) need c) ought to d) used to​

Answer 1

You ought to help the needy.

"Ought to" is a semi-modal verb

• A semi-modal verb is a verb that sometimes acts as a main verb and other times as a modal verb.
• To use 'ought to' in a sentence, use the formula:
• Ought to + have + past participle of the main verb is used to express.
• Ought to is used to show a desire or regret of a person.
  
  

Answer 2

You ought to help the needy.

Ought to is a semi-modal which refers to Past, Present or Future Tense. It is used to denote the sense of duty or moral obligation.

In the above sentence, it refers to the moral obligation of helping the needy.

Semi-modals:

      A semi-modal is a verb that functions like a modal verb to some extent, typically in the way it forms negative and interrogative sentences.

• Dare, need, used to and ought to are some exmaples of semi-modals.