By Definite articles, Modals

When we talk with biblical precision about the resurrection, we discover an excellent foundation for lively and creative Christian work in the present world--not, as some suppose, for an escapist or quietist piety. Here, the word 'piety' seems to be uncountable, yet seems that the...

Hi, I gotthe following sentences from the ChristianToday magazne, a magazine of evangelical conviction, by N.T. Wright on March 25, 2008, and hope you would answer some questions on them. When we talk with biblical precision about the resurrection, we discover an excellent foundation for lively...

Thanks. I believe where an indefinite article may be used, the use of 'one' is justifiable too. My use of colon is acceptable too. 'Possibly' emphasise the degree of the probability. I was particularly interested in the use of modals. Thank you once more.

1) My little brother would not turn down the radio volume in the morning. MY = possessive adjective LITTLE = DESCRIPTIVE ADJECTIVE BROTHER = noun WOULD = modal auxiliary NOT = NEGATIVE PARTICLE TURN = main verb DOWN = adverb particle THE = definite article RADIO = noun (used as an...

Dear teachers,Would you please tell me if my analysis is correct ?1) My little brother would not turn down the radio volume in the morning.MY = possessive adjective LITTLE = determinative adjective (quantifier)BROTHER = noun WOULD = modal auxiliaryNOT = ?? TURN = main verb DOWN = preposition or...

Hello, Nobody replied to my previous post, but I hope someone will for this one 1) The representative told the press a lie out of fear of retribution. Parts of speech: The = definite article Representative = noun Told = ditransitive verb Press = noun A = indefinite article Lie = noun Out...