Hi Both if-clause constructions in sentence #1 and #2 are possible I think. The first sentence is a regular if-clause. The second one starts with a modal verb, which comes from the full construction 'If there should be any...'. That's

Do you have any particular sentences that make you confused? Maybe if you post them, it will be easier to explain. Generally, there are certain verbs that don't requite "to". Most modal verbs, for example. You should go there. However, You

"He walked as fast as the undergrowth and snowdrifts would allow " What is the justification for the conditional in the second half of the sentence? Tough question. In some ways, it is not really a conditional, but an expression of

Hi I just wondered if someone would be so kind as to just check my answers make sure I have understood correctly. Many thanks in advance. I have to read the following sentences and decide if they use one of the following 4:- the

Hi, In the sentence: I really should go home to my wife, but I need to see the deviltry! Question: Is 'should' a helping verb to 'go'? 'Should' is a modal auxiliary verb and Is 'need' a helping verb to

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

I just want to point out the word "could" is indicative of the subjunctive mood Modal verbs don't have tenses and moods in the way that other verbs do. could certainly acts like a past subjunctive in If I could help you, I would.

So that - lest. (similarities and differencies)? What can go after so that? I have run into the following 1) modal verb 2) will (would) 3) main verb ++ 1) I am calling him so that he should (could) meet her 2) I am calling him so that he

Hi There, I am having trouble understanding Main verbs and Auxiliary verbs could someone please assist me. If there is a modal verb before the main verb would I class this as a main verb? I understand that the primary Auxiliary

May I know the gist of "the modal rule (do/did)" An infinitive without to goes after a modal verb: can do, would see, should know, may decide, ... Neither the modal nor the following verb is inflected. This rule does not include do ,