Grammar
Patterns. Read and memorize!
- Modal Phrases (had Better And Would Rather)
Semi-modal multi-word constructions 'had better' and 'would rather' are followed by the infinitive without to. Examples: We had better go into the house because it is raining. I can come today but I would rather come tomorrow. Had...
- Modal Verb Need
The verb need has two sets of forms: those of a 'modal auxiliary verb', and those of an 'ordinary verb'. As a modal verb need has no –s on the third person singular, no infinitives and participles; it combines with a bare infinitive;...
- Modal Verbs: Can
The Forms, Meanings and Use of the Modal Verb CAN (COULD).Can and could are modal auxiliary verb, like for example must, may and should. Like other modal verbs, 'can' has no –s on the third person singular (he can, not he cans); questions...
- Modal Verbs: Must
The Forms, Meanings and Use of the Modal Verb MUST.Must is a modal auxiliary verb. 'Must' has no infinitive or participles. It has only one tense form in the present. Like other modal verbs, 'must' has no –s on the third person singular...
- Modal Verbs
I’ve been thinking about writing this article for quite some time now and, at some point, I even decided to experiment and spend a day at work listening to people speak English only just to try and catch as many modal verbs as possible. I advise...
Grammar
Should and Ought to
Modal verbs: Should and Ought
There is hardly any difference in meaning between should and ought. Both express duty, obligation, advice. It must be remembered that ought is always followed by to + infinitive.Patterns. Read and memorize!
- John should study English hard.
- John should read English books loudly.
- John should work on his pronunciation.
- John should write dictations regularly.
- John ought to practise oral drills.
- John ought to drill the patterns.
- John ought to recite English poems.
- John ought to listen to good records.
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- Modal Phrases (had Better And Would Rather)
Semi-modal multi-word constructions 'had better' and 'would rather' are followed by the infinitive without to. Examples: We had better go into the house because it is raining. I can come today but I would rather come tomorrow. Had...
- Modal Verb Need
The verb need has two sets of forms: those of a 'modal auxiliary verb', and those of an 'ordinary verb'. As a modal verb need has no –s on the third person singular, no infinitives and participles; it combines with a bare infinitive;...
- Modal Verbs: Can
The Forms, Meanings and Use of the Modal Verb CAN (COULD).Can and could are modal auxiliary verb, like for example must, may and should. Like other modal verbs, 'can' has no –s on the third person singular (he can, not he cans); questions...
- Modal Verbs: Must
The Forms, Meanings and Use of the Modal Verb MUST.Must is a modal auxiliary verb. 'Must' has no infinitive or participles. It has only one tense form in the present. Like other modal verbs, 'must' has no –s on the third person singular...
- Modal Verbs
I’ve been thinking about writing this article for quite some time now and, at some point, I even decided to experiment and spend a day at work listening to people speak English only just to try and catch as many modal verbs as possible. I advise...