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what are some examples of modals?
ability to do sth. in the present (substitute form: to be able to)I can speak English.permission to do sth. in the present (substitute form: to be allowed to)Can I go to the cinema?requestCan you wait a moment, please?offerI can lend you my car till tomorrow.suggestionCan we visit Grandma at the weekend?possibilityIt can get very hot in Arizona.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agopresent simple - I eat rice everyday.
past simple - I ate rice yesterday.
present continuous - I am eating rice now.
past continuous - I was eating rice.
present perfect - I have eaten rice.
passive - The rice has been eaten.
and there are others
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∙ 15y agoExcellent question! A modal verb adds additional information to the main verb. For instance... John must complete his work to graduate. The main verb is 'complete' and the modal verb is 'must'. Examples of modal verbs are: can, shall, will, must, may, and dare.
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∙ 14y agocan, may, must, ought to, should, let, dare, need (needn't), will.
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What are modal auxiliaries?
Auxiliary verbs are helping verbs .Modal Auxiliaries are used before ordinary verbs to express meanings. Some of the modal auxiliaries are would ,shall ,shouuld ,can ,could , may ,might,etc.
What part of speech is the word could?
"Could" is part of a special group of verbs known as modal auxiliary verbs. Some other modal verbs are may/might, will/would, shall/should.
What kind of verbs will?
Will, would, shall, should, can, could, may, might, must are the Modal verbs.
What is the effect of modal verbs?
to-encourage-the-reader-to-follow-a-certain-course-of-action
What part of speech is the word can?
If I remember correctly, can is a modal verb. A modal verb is a verb that changes the meaning of other verbs. Take this phrase for example: "I play" means exactly what it says, you're playing and having fun. Stick "Can" in, and the meaning changes. "I can play" means that, whilst you may not be playing, you have the ability to do so. There are other modal verbs in English, such as must, would, might, should etc. Modal verbs are very important in English and they are irregular when compared to other verbs. (see the website at the related link) Can is also a noun. "Please hand me that can of soup."
Give example of modal and its function?
Modal verbs are specific auxiliary verbs that indicate beliefs and likelihoods in statements. Examples of modal verbs are must, shall, can, and might.
What is the difference between modal and primary auxiliary?
difference between primary auxiliary verbs and modal verbs
What are modal auxiliaries?
Auxiliary verbs are helping verbs .Modal Auxiliaries are used before ordinary verbs to express meanings. Some of the modal auxiliaries are would ,shall ,shouuld ,can ,could , may ,might,etc.
Are could and would weak verbs?
No. Could and would are called modal verbs.
What part of speech is the word could?
"Could" is part of a special group of verbs known as modal auxiliary verbs. Some other modal verbs are may/might, will/would, shall/should.
If he were you he not do it What is the suitable modal between he and not?
Examples of an appropriate modal verbs are:he can not do it;he could not do it;he must not do it;he should not do it;he will not do it;he would not do it.
What kind of verbs will?
Will, would, shall, should, can, could, may, might, must are the Modal verbs.
Can modal verb?
Yes, it is. Also there are other modal verbs like : Will ,Would, Could, Shall ,Should etc..
What is modal verbs?
A auxiliary verb that expresses necessity or possibility.
What is grammar for may must and should in a sentences?
These are modal verbs and should be used like any modal verb, according to the intended meaning.
Is can be an adjective?
No, it is a verb. Can is a modal (helper) verb that can function with verbs to indicate ability.
What is the effect of modal verbs?
to-encourage-the-reader-to-follow-a-certain-course-of-action
