Question

Identify the best way of writing the sentence: No officer had ought to be put into a situation where he has to choose between his love for his family and the responsibilities accompanying his duty.

• A. No officer had ought to be put into a situation where he has to choose between his love for his family and the responsibilities accompanying his duty.
• B. No officer should be put into a situation where he has to choose between his love for his family and the responsibilities accompanying his duty.
• C. No officer should had to be put into a situation in which he has to choose between his love for his family and the responsibilities accompanying his duty.
• D. No officer ought to be put into a situation in which he has to choose between his love for his family and the responsibilities accompanying his duty.

Hint:

Avoid outdated or incorrect auxiliaries like "had ought." The standard forms are "should" or "ought to," with "should" being preferred in modern English.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Identify the problem. The phrase "had ought to" in (a) is incorrect in standard English usage. Step 2: Check options. - (a) Incorrect → "had ought" is wrong. - (b) Correct → "should be put" is standard English. - (c) Wrong → "should had" is grammatically incorrect. - (d) Slightly incorrect → "ought to be put" is possible, but less natural than "should be put." Step 3: Final correction. Option (b) expresses the idea clearly and is grammatically standard. \[ \boxed{\text{No officer should be put into a situation …}} \]