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English question from High Court exam, 2026 by JKSSB

Fill in the Blanks with Correct Modals:
"Sheldon ____ to study more if he wants to pass the test."

Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Correct Answer: Option C — Ought
The correct answer is C) Ought.

Explanation
Grammatical Structure: The blank is followed by "to study". Standard modal verbs like will, may, and shall take a bare infinitive (the base verb without "to"). For example, you would say "Sheldon will study" or "Sheldon may study".

Semi-Modal "Ought": Among the options given, ought is the only semi-modal verb that requires the preposition "to" after it (ought to), which expresses duty or advice.

The complete sentence is:

"Sheldon ought to study more if he wants to pass the test."
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
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Recruitment High Court
Year 2026
Subject English
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