Fill in the blank with suitable models.
We _________ help the poor and the needy.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → ought to
Complete sentence: We ought to help the poor and the needy. Helping the poor and the needy is a moral duty, so "We ought to help the poor and the needy" is the fitting sentence.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) will | future action or willingness. It predicts or promises, but does not state a duty. | I will call you tomorrow. |
| (2) shall | With "we", shall expresses simple future or a firm intention. It tells what we are going to do, not what we are morally bound to do. | We shall meet again next week. |
| (3) ought to (answer) | Ought to expresses moral duty or obligation, what is right to do. | We ought to keep our promises. |
| (4) had to | a necessity in the past. The sentence states a duty that holds now and always. | We had to walk home because the bus broke down. |