The verb “to be” is a special verb in English because it serves as both a linking verb and an auxiliary verb. As a linking verb, “to be” connects the subject of a sentence to a complement, which can be either a predicate nominative or a predicate adjective. For example, “She is a doctor” and… Continue reading Auxiliar (helping) verb to BE examples
Helping verbs, also known as auxiliary verbs, are verbs that are used in combination with another verb to express a particular grammatical function or meaning. They “help” the main verb in a sentence by adding information about tense, aspect, or mood. In essence, they add extra detail to the main verb and provide context about… Continue reading English helping verbs
Modal verbs are a type of auxiliary verb that express a variety of meanings including ability, permission, obligation, and possibility. Here are 10 example sentences using modal verbs: I can swim. She should study more. They must arrive on time. We may go to the party. He ought to apologize for his mistake. You might… Continue reading 10 Sentences using Modal Verbs
In this article, we will show 10 examples of modals that are very frequently used. Also available to download in PDF. What are modal verbs? Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that determine the meaning of the main verb that follows the modal verb. They usually express obligation, necessity, ability, possibility, command, prohibition, etc. The basic… Continue reading 10 Examples of Modals
There are a total of 13 basic modal auxiliary verbs in the English language. These are verbs that help the main verb form the correct meaning of sentences. With their help we can express desires, wishes, commands, needs or necessities. Their form never changes (even depending on the time). Modal verbs list: Can Will Must… Continue reading Modal verbs list
Students of English who are trying to learn modal auxiliary verbs will find some examples of the use of these verbs useful. Will The modal auxiliary verb “will” express the future tense. Examples: I’ll give you a lift home after the party. I hope you will stay Will you carry this for me, please? I will… Continue reading Modal auxiliary verbs examples
These are verbs expressing needs, necessities, possibilities, desires or intentions. They always have 1 invariable form, which does not depend in any way on the tense, the subject or the action in the sentence. The main modal auxiliary verbs include: Can /Could May / Might Must / Have to Shall / Should Will / Would… Continue reading Modal auxiliary verbs
Auxiliary verbs are verbs that help the main verb to express time, feeling, or the past tense. They usually have no special meaning and are helpful to express a grammatical phenomenon. Auxiliary verbs are generally of two types: Primary auxiliary verbs – we will introduce these in this article. Modal auxiliary verbs – these are… Continue reading Primary Auxiliary verbs
