Hello everyone, Would anyone mind having a read through my answers below to see if i'm on the right tracks? I'm looking at the meaning/function and form of the sentence/underlined words! With many thanks!! Fiona is very

Might is always considered a modal in English. However, and that is why I think yours is a good question, in other languages, such as my own – which is Dutch – we do in fact add an adverb to the verb phrase of the sentence. In the end, the

Passive has nothing to do with it. The so-called adverbs of frequency are usually placed as follows: 1. Before the main verb if it is in the present or past tense: I almost hurt my leg. He seldom smiles. 2. After the present and past tense

Always and other adverbs of indefinite time (ever, never, usually, seldom etc.) are usually placed after a defective/modal auxiliary in affirmative clauses: I shall always regret that. I would never have believed him. CB

No; they are modal auxiliary verbs. Adverbs of probability are such as likely, probably, possibly, feasibly, certainly .

Adverbs of manner, probability,..., like angrily, fast (not fastly) badly, nicely..., probably, highly likely, may go in front, mid- or end position. I left the room angrily (in a huff): end position If the adverb is the main focus of the

I think this is the recommended one: -- If I had gone to the supermarket, I would definitely have bought some ham. but others are possible: ---- When there are two or more verb auxiliaries, the adverb usually goes after the first: --

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 =

Miriam, The book is by Rodney Huddleston and Geoffrey Pullum. The capital letters in square brackets refer to a list of criteria on the preceding page concerning auxiliary verbs vs. modal auxiliaries. Here's the list: AUXILIARY

All of your sentences are correct. The choice of where to position the "maybe" is one of style rather than grammatical necessity. If style is what you'd like to improve on, I would suggest getting rid of the "was...maybe" structure