should VS ought to

Question

What could be the difference in terms of usage and meaning?

Answer 1

well, in fact there is not that much difference and they can be used interchangeably!

but let's take a closer look :

 

we use "ought to" to say that sth is almost necessary and should be done while we use "should" to simply give a suggestion or to say that sth is good to be done!

 

In fact the difference is in importance that u give to sth! u use "ought to" to say that sth is really important and shouldn't be avoided... "ought to" is closer to a request, while "should" is just a suggestion or sth that u think is good to be done...

 

good luck ;-)

Comments

very good "Great" girl.

Is that a personal impression or is there a reference behind it?

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Hi,

Have a look at :

http://www.englishforums.com/English/OughtToVsShould/drjxm/post.htm
 

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Thanks a bunch bro

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great