By Modals

Dima's answer is definitely NOT correct. These words like: could, may, might, etc are known as modal verbs and convey subtle variation in meaning that ppl may not all agree on - in this case "wouldn't" imples more of a choice, an exercise of will, to NOT do the thing, where as "did not" is...

You can use Dare with TO. Dare can be used in two ways: 1. as an ordinary verb (followed by the infinitive with TO) In this case it is more common in negative sentences: I didn't dare to tell her what had really happened. My friends dared me to drink the entire glass all at once. 2. as a modal...

I need to make a research on modal verbs.I'm an english teacher from Romania and I need to make my licence on this. Can you help me??? avram_dany_2000@yahoo.com

Both versions are technically correct, since "need" can be used as a modal (not "model") verb. As a matter of style, the second version sounds better; I've normally only ever heard the modal version used in the present tense.

Hi ! Will is a modal verb, thus it must be immediately followed by a verb in the INFINITIVE and then you can use an "ING" form. For example: I will BE going to the cinema. NOT: I will going to the cinema. So, don´t forget that after a modal verb, the verb which immediately follows MUST be...

The second one is correct - When class is over, it will probably be raining. Usually the adverb goes after the verb To Be but when we have an auxilary word or modal verb (e.g. might, must, have, will etc.) the adverb normally goes directly after these. She has always been crazy. You should never...

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...

Could a timeless verb be one that doesn't have any past or future such as a modal verb. It's the first time I've heard that expression so you shouldn't quote me on what I've just said. 'To Walk' is in the infinitive. When two verbs are together, the second verb is normally in the infinitive form...

Yes, whl you're right! >>"Learning may be easy, if you are learning from a good teacher, but teaching is work." Verbs in this sentence are: may, be; are, learning; is may & be; are & learning belong together - they build the predicate of each part of the sentence - in this sentence, "may"...

Hi 1 In your sentence, the word ‘since’ is a conjunction. The sentence means During or in the time after the man quit smoking, his health became good. Maybe this example is useful. What have you been doing since the miserable Winter of 1982? I quit smoking, and since then, I’ve been well. 2 "In...