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From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. My sister tried to tempt me with sweets so that I ought not tell our parents about the vase she broke.

From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. My sister tried to tempt me with sweets so that I ought not tell our parents about the vase she broke. Correct Answer ought not tell

The correct answer is 'ought not tell'.

Key Points

  • 'ought not tell' is not grammatically correct.
  • The preposition 'to' is used with the modal verb 'ought' which expresses obligation or duty.
    • Example: We ought not to laugh at the poor boy.
    • Hence, 'to' should be used after the word 'tell'.
    • So, the correct answer is option 2).


Correct sentence: My sister tried to tempt me with sweets so that I ought not to tell our parents about the vase she broke.

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