Direction: Identify the error if any in (A), (B), (C) part of the sentence. If there is no error, your answer is (D).

He ought not have (A)/done such a (B)/ filthy thing (C)./ No error (D)

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  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

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Option 1 : A

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The correct answer is  Option 1)

Key Points

  • In the first part of the given sentence, the construction 'ought not have' is incorrect.
  • The correct construction should be 'ought not to have'.
  • Example: He ought not to have done such a filthy thing.

Hence, the correct statement is: He ought not to have done such a filthy thing.

Additional Information

  • The word 'ought' is a modal verb and is always followed by the infinitive 'to' when it refers to an obligation or duty.
  • It is used to express something that is expected or desired.
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