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Ought is a modal auxiliary verb. The "to" is part of an infinitive (to + base form of a verb).

ought to go

ought to have

ought to see

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It's a contraction for should have. In a sentence, it's used as an auxiliary verb.

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Shouldn't is a contraction of should (modal verb) and not (adverb).

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Can and should are modal auxiliary verb.

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