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Hello, Jphn In all three sentences, the main verbs are preceded by what is called a "modal verb". Modals are are a special type of verbs in English, used to conver certain meanings such as prediction, possibility, permission, ability, etc. 1. The main verb is "give", and the form used in the...

hi bubu - I've been away for a few days.. I guess you just want this proof-reading? I don't think it needs much alteration. I'm assuming it is meant to serve as a book-review? I've made suggested alterations and annotated them in brackets. "This is one of those books intended to while away a...

"Too" is used in positive sentences to add an agreeing thought. It has the same meaning as "also," but its placement within the sentence is different: Also: I was also there. (right after the verb to be) I can also speak French. (after the modal verb) I also speak French (before tany other...

Only number 1 is correct. The main verb (the one that comes after the modal verb--will, would, could, can, etc.) is always in the infinitive (without "to"). Regarding to your second question, you must use a participle form of the verb to make compound tenses and not it's past tense form, as you...

Let's first compare "would" to "could" in questions. "Could" means do you have the ability, whereas "would" means do you have the willingness: "Would you help me?" vs. "Could you help me?" We often use could to mean willingness as well, but it really should be "would." Now let's try some...

Hi there, as far as I know Will, Shall, Can are all modal verbs used with present and other tenses. Would, Should, Could are verbs of the conditional tense. Eg: I can (am able to) go to the shops = modal verb and present tense of to go I would go if it started early = the condition of...

Always....No. Sometimes we use the gerund, that is, Verb+ING, after 'TO'. Many times the verb is in gerund (-ing form) after a preposition. I'm looking forward to SEEING you. Thank you for COMING. NOTE: 'TO' is not always a preposition. Sometimes it is the first part of an infinitive. Infintive...