JAMB Use of English 1997 Question 75

Question 75

Question Tags

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: We ought to have visited the Governor ________?

  1. A.isn't it
  2. B.oughtn't we
  3. C.shouldn't we
  4. D.haven't we
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (shouldn't we)

Explanation

The question tag for 'ought to' is usually 'shouldn't we' (or 'oughtn't we'); of these the key accepts 'shouldn't we'.