modal verbs
what is a modal verb?
See example:
My academic goal is not just to learn everything I can to get my BS in Psychology; it is also to make a difference in my life, and those around me.
Tina Pla
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My academic goal is not just to learn everything I can to get my BS in Psychology; it is also to make a difference in my life and those around me.
Modal verbs are special verbs which behave very differently from normal verbs. Here are some important differences:
1. Modal verbs do not take "-s" in the third person.
Examples:
He can speak Chinese.
She should be here by 9:00.
2. You use "not" to make modal verbs negative, even in Simple Present and Simple Past.
Examples:
He should not be late.
They might not come to the party.
3. Many modal verbs cannot be used in the past tenses or the future tenses.
Examples:
He will can go with us. Incorrect
She musted study very hard. Incorrect
Common Modal Verbs
Can Could May Might Must Ought to Shall Should Will Would
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answered Jul 15 '12 at 05:38
sanjay
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The verbs which show the mood of speaker/subject in the sentence.
I your sentence it is "can".
Try grammarly handbook to know more about them.
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answered Jul 15 '12 at 02:36
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