No. There is no rule. Unfortunately, you must memorize which verbs govern (must be followed by) a bare infinitive (take), which govern a full infinitive (to take), or a gerund (taking). You must also remember which patterns allow or require an

i need to know where can i find english grammar rules! i shoudl write a work "modal verbs: can & may in the function of permission"!!! )

can be, could be, must be: These have many uses. Consult grammar books. Turn to the chapters on modal verbs. Meanwhile, here are just a few. 1. can be = am/is/are able to be could be = was/were able to be; would be able to be (often used in

Not sure what you are interested in here. must be > should be > may be in decreasing order of necessity to possibility. (These are completely impressionistic values. There is nothing mathematically accurate about them!) must be / has to be -

Never heard of it. I don't think it can be done accurately or with consistency; too much depends on situation, interlocutor status, tone of voice, etc.

Can you explain me the Modal Verbs Degree, the obligation or percentage of probability of each one????, like : Could, Might, Must, Should, Would.

Are the use of the modal verbs correct: 1)If you are talking about an ability in the past you say someone should do something. 2) If you want to make a suggestion you say someone might do something 3) If you want to give someone strong

I'm fairly new to the group, so forgive me if the subject has already been discussed ad demens. Currently everyone ... theories or prophecies that any of you might have as to when the transition will occur (if ever). Before 2020? It will catch

Yes, negation of a clause can take place in another clause. Compare: He's coming, and I think she's coming too. ... Edward S. Klima, in The Structure of Language (Jerry A. Fodor and Jerrold J. Katz, Eds.), Prentice-Hall (1964). Thank you.

When it comes to letters, as opposed to e-mails and informal notes, the various types of "regards" aren't (in Britain) alternatives but precursors to the "Yours xxx" line. My solicitors usually end their letters to me with