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Hi, 1.Do we almost always have to follow the question word (I think it is) "why" with a modal verb like "do" or an auxiliary verb like "was" when writing questions? Are there some exceptions? Why are they smart? Why do they do smart things? 2. How would you explain...

Hi CB, What is defective/modal auxiliary verb? Sorry for asking you too many questions. I hope you will give a touch to all the above questions. Thanks, Jackson

This is Rotter again. Cool Breeze, I am delighted when you pointed out my mistakes. I want you and all the others to point out each and every mistake I make here. However, I can't understand the mistake I made here. May is an auxiliary verb. 1. Cool Breeze may have been to Sweden. ...

If we follow Swann, we can use need as a modal verb in an affirmative sentence when a 'non-affirmative' word (such as only, hardly, seldom etc.) gives the sentence a negative kind of meaning. Look at Swann's last example: the sentence becomes incorrect when only is removed. That...

The list isn't meant to be exhaustive or carefully arranged. Any additions, corrections or further examples would be welcomed. 1 main verbs; lexical verbs (all verbs which are not auxiliaries or modals) 2 action verbs; event verbs; dynamic verbs (a verb which can be used...

Am I right ot say that we also call verbs: auxiliary verbs modal verbs regular verbs irregular verbs reflexive verbs phrasal verbs full verbs stative verbs Thank you Martine

Hi Eladio You have a mathematical mind! Congratulations! In addition to what CalifJim and MrP have said, I would like to add a couple of comments. In one of your sentences not is in the wrong place: "Shall not we ever get used to this house?" Not can't be after a defective/modal...

Anonymous wrote: Hi, Sometimes I get confused which one to used in the situations like the one or ones below. Did he go to school on Sunday? Was he born in Japan? Why one takes a modal verb 'did', whereas the other one takes an auxiliary verb 'was'? How can I make correct choices?...

Hi, Sometimes I get confused which one to used in the situations like the one or ones below. Did he go to school on Sunday? Was he born in Japan? Why one takes a modal verb 'did', whereas the other one takes an auxiliary verb 'was'? How can I make correct choices?

It was thought (by many) to have been written by Michael. In the above sentence: ''It'' is used as a subject. ''was'' is an auxiliary verb showing simple past tense and ''thought'' is a past participle serving the function of the main verb with reference to some past action. ''to have been'',...