English verbs have only a limited number of forms. For example, the typical English verb write has the following forms: write, writes, wrote, written, writing.… Continue reading
Special uses of would, could and might
The modal auxiliary verbs would, could and might can be used to make questions, suggestions and requests less direct and therefore more polite. I thought… Continue reading
The need for auxiliary verbs
Look at the following sentences. She will come. He can sing. She may win. You must wait. She should go. These sentences are not statements… Continue reading
Talking about certainty
Modal auxiliary verbs can express different degrees of certainty about an action or a fact. Complete certainty The modal auxiliaries will, shall, can and must… Continue reading
Modal Auxiliary Verbs: Exercise
Fill in the blanks with appropriate modal auxiliary verbs. Each question is followed by four suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one. Answers 1. He… Continue reading