What does the modal verb show? Select the best answer choice.

You ought to add some whipped cream to your dessert.
A. advice
B. ability
That's Correct!
It's Wrong!

In the given sentence, the semi-modal verb phrase “ought to” is used to express a suggestion or advice to put whipped cream on the dessert.

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