http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=tag%3aModalsSearch results for 'tag:Modals' matching tag 'Modals'en-USXMOD (Build: 3607.32596)http://www.englishforums.com/English/Infinitive/lxxkm/post.htm#991791Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:47:58 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:991791ruslanaDo 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 ought to go there. Also, you don't need "to" with the verb "make" if it implies "force", e.g. They make me go there. (= They force me to go there.)http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhyDoesSentenceConditional/lxlzp/post.htm#990846Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:41:15 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:990846califjim"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 willingness. That is, it calls back the original meaning of would as an expression of volition -- an expression of will -- rather than its more abstract use as a modal verb used to create a conditional idea. Oddly, in this pattern, it somewhat personifies inanimates. This use of would brings questions like these to mind: How willing (or cooperative) was the undergrowth? How willing (or cooperative) were the snowdrifts? Were they willing to allow him to walk as fast as he wanted to walk? Were...http://www.englishforums.com/English/FutureTenses/lxkkg/post.htmTue, 17 Nov 2009 14:00:14 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:990579yaggy74Hi 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 future with 'going to' future simple 'will', the present continuous with a future meaning or Modal verbs 1. If you don't stop hitting my car, I shall call the police. MODAL VERB 2. Chloe is going swimming this morning. PRESENT CONTINUOUS WITH A FUTURE MEANING 3. I'm going to treat myself to som chocolate today. FUTURE WITH (GOING TO) 4. Are you watching a movie tonight? PRESENT CONTINUOUS WITH A FUTURE MEANING 5. Shall we see Gladiator or...http://www.englishforums.com/English/Modal/lkpbr/post.htm#972230Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:24:57 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:972230mister micawberYou can, but native speakers normally use simple present in the subordinate clause: I'll do what I'm asked to do.http://www.englishforums.com/English/TestModals/4/hzgrx/Post.htm#969866Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:53:50 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:969866veyrroI've got 5 and I'm very happy !http://www.englishforums.com/English/Grammar/lkgcl/post.htm#969693Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:23:40 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:969693gleb_chebrikoffDear friend, 'should go' is a single verb phrase containing a modal auxiliary verb should . This operator is more specifically known as a central modal , because it shares all the features pertaining to modal auxiliary verbs. 'need to see...' consists of two verb phrases - need + to see... Your question concerns the fact that some grammarians express uncertainty as to whether need is a lexical or auxiliary verb. In fact, it is now recognised that it is a verb of intermediate function - it may be termed a marginal modal . Indeed, need occurs in modal constructions, but they are restricted to nonassertive contexts, ie negative and interrogative clauses . In your case, we deal with a positive clause. Respectfully, Gleb...http://www.englishforums.com/English/Grammar/lkgcl/post.htm#969667Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:01:24 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:969667cliveHi, 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 the infinitive 'to see.'? 'Need' is a main verb. (eg you could just as easily follow it with a noun, like 'I need a look at the deviltry. ' 'Deviltry' is a very uncommon word. It's not completely clear to me what you mean by it. I suggest you try to find another word. Best wishes, Clivehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/GrammarQuestions/lwghn/post.htm#959946Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:49:18 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:959946dimsumexpressHello everyone, I wish it would stop raining – I know ‘wish’ and ‘would’ are the key to the construction - but I don’t know what the tense is… Subject + wish + it (what is it?)+ would (modal auxiliary verb) + verb + gerund Hi, You are almost perfect! The " I wish + I would / could " construction is one type of conditional sentence that describes conditions of non-factual or imaginary natures. I wish I could have graduated from college a few years earlier..http://www.englishforums.com/English/GrammarQuestions/lwghn/post.htmMon, 02 Nov 2009 15:41:37 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:959901emma_09Hello 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 sociable - Present simple to describe a friends character/ Subject + be in present + adverb + adjective (adjective phrase) I wish it would stop raining – I know ‘wish’ and ‘would’ are the key to the construction - but I don’t know what the tense is… Subject + wish + it (what is it?)+ would (modal auxiliary verb) + verb + gerund Fadouma has worked here for 2 years – present perfect to describe something that began in the past and continues now. Subject + have (3rd...http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowToUseWould/lhnqz/post.htm#957265Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:26:36 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:957265dimsumexpressHi, Here is a link which may help you understand all the modals. http://www.eslgold.com/grammar/common_modal_usage.html Would you like to read all the links for grammar? I think it's best that you do the Googling yourself as grammar is one topic too big and complex to be covered in one link.http://www.englishforums.com/English/AdvancedGrammarInUse/lhvxh/post.htm#955563Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:15:05 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:955563califjimdrawing a parallel between "They MAY + have + to do + it + again" and " you must have to...". Although "must" and "may" are both modals but their meanings and tone are nearly contrary to each other. The poster was focusing on the similarity of the structure, not the similarity of meaning. Thus, these have the same structure, but not the same meaning: They MAY be crazy. (Maybe they're crazy.) They MUST be crazy. (They are certainly crazy by my reckoning.) Likewise: You may have to flip this switch to get the machine started. You must have to flip this switch to get the machine started. (Maybe you have to flip the switch. / You certainly have to flip the switch as I see it.) CJhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/Passive/qnkj/post.htm#955504Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:48:36 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:955504califjimI 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. but could , like several other modals, can act in other ways as well, including as a conditional or a simple past. CJhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/AdvancedGrammarInUse/lhvxh/post.htm#955405Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:25:38 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:955405dimsumexpressFor this sleepy head just waking up, it took me a few seconds to sort out who is who.. Yankee has given the "must" usage a very detailed expanation and needed no further elaboration. But I am struck in an odd way by the last post which was drawing a parallel between "They MAY + have + to do + it + again" and " you must have to...". Although "must" and "may" are both modals but their meanings and tone are nearly contrary to each other. Must -has a commanding implication, and a conclusive property. May- implies options or possibility. In my opinion, if this parallellism is validated as true, then one may as well consider the use of "He should ought to be able to fix the...http://www.englishforums.com/English/SoThatLest/lhrjr/post.htmMon, 26 Oct 2009 07:08:39 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:953275ticceSo 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 will meet her 3) I am calling him so that he woudl meet her 4) I am calling him so that he meets her Does each of these sentences make sense or is there a wrong sentence? __ What can go after LEST? 1) Modal verb 2) would 3) infinitive 1) I am calling him lest he shoud meet her. 2) I am calling him lest he would meet her. 3) I am calling him lest he meet her, Are all these correct? Is it ok to use will after lest - lest he will meet her? Thankshttp://www.englishforums.com/English/MainVerbsAuxiliaryVerbs/lgxnn/post.htmSun, 25 Oct 2009 13:20:56 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:952489yaggy74Hi 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 verbs are be, have, do I have answered the questions as I understand it, however I understand if it is negative or a question it is Auxiliary but I am still not sure. I would be most grateful if someone could check my answers and explain to me where I have gone wrong and why. Thank you for your time. Please read the following sentences and decide which sentences include an Auxiliary verb, and which only have one main verb. 1. Chris is in Tokyo at the moment. AUXILIARY ...http://www.englishforums.com/English/Stay/lgzjd/post.htm#950847Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:10:05 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:950847califjimMay 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 , which is inflected. And when is it correct to use the term "bare infinitive," and when is it correct to use the term "base form" ?? They are equivalent. But infinitive has more than four letters, so it's quicker to type base form ! Seriously, I usually try to answer in terms of the question. If the questioner uses the term 'base form', I assume that's the term he or she is most familiar with from his or her classwork, so I answer using the same term....http://www.englishforums.com/English/TestModals/4/hzgrx/Post.htm#950527Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:21:19 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:950527kaitythanks for the test ^^ i got 5 ^^http://www.englishforums.com/English/Stay/lgzjd/post.htm#949866Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:55:16 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:949866jemaasjrDid you stay up all night in preparation for your study? How come in this sentence instead of stayed we use stay, the reason I ask is because the sentence begins with a past tense verb (did )? Is it because of the modal rule(do/did) so stay is in its base form? Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New...http://www.englishforums.com/English/Stay/lgzjd/post.htmThu, 22 Oct 2009 13:11:18 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:949810pleasehelpDid you stay up all night in preparation for your study? How come in this sentence instead of stayed we use stay, the reason I ask is because the sentence begins with a past tense verb (did )? Is it because of the modal rule(do/did) so stay is in its base form?http://www.englishforums.com/English/HadToHaveTo/lgzgh/post.htm#949807Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:05:01 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:949807pleasehelpI didn't know I have to stay up all night before I go to the stupid sleep clinic! I'm so tired! Since didn't could be used as a modal shouldn't have be in its base form? Even I know this whole sentence is in the past tense. Or does the noun 'I' have something to do with it?http://www.englishforums.com/English/HadToHaveTo/lgzgh/post.htm#949806Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:04:24 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:949806pleasehelpI didn't know I have to stay up all night before I go to the stupid sleep clinic! I'm so tired! Since didn't could be used as a modal shouldn't have be in its base form? Even I know this whole sentence is in the past tense. Or does the noun 'I' have to do something with it?http://www.englishforums.com/English/CanCould/lgvwp/post.htm#949660Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:07:37 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:949660dimsumexpressHi Pleasehelp, The usage on and explanations on the modals have been discussed many times. Google "modals". I think the basic explanations can be found quite easily. Is could the past tense of can? What other uses can could be used as? That's how some of text books explained it which I find very confusing. If I ask you now: Could you get me a burger while you are going out for lunch? I am using "could" in a present context correctly, so the past tense explanation does not seem to apply. "Can you handle it? " "I think I could". Could is a lower register word than "can", implying a lower degree of certainty.http://www.englishforums.com/English/ThePerfectFormSubjunctive-Mood/wmbjg/post.htm#948634Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:01:42 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:948634anonymousIt can be put in present perfect and past perfect using "if" like this: If the train have already left , we shall/will take the next train. (formal present perfect subjunctive) If the train had already left , we should/would take the next train. (formal past perfect subjunctive) You can substitute the modal "should" between "train" and "have" to read like this: If the train should have already left , we shall/will take the next train. Should the train have already left , we shall/will take the next train. If you conjugate "to have" in the present indicative as "the train has", this is considered an informal condition or it means something...http://www.englishforums.com/English/WouldCouldSubjunctiveMoodFuture-Tense/lznkb/post.htm#947766Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:10:11 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:947766califjimWhy should we use 'would' ,'could' in the subjunctive mood and in the future tense? would and could , along with several other verbs, are called modal verbs. The modal verbs don't really have tenses, so you can't really use would and could (or the other modals) in the subjunctive mood or in the future tense. However, these two are often used in conditional sentences to signify consequent actions taken on the basis of other hypothetical (envisioned) actions. You have a good example of this in your list: If I were you, I wouldn't do that. The envisioned situation is "I am you". (We know it's false, but we imagine it.) The envisioned consequence is "I won't do that". To show that...http://www.englishforums.com/English/NeedPassiveModalsSimilar-Expressions/wccrl/post.htm#947390Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:52:21 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:947390anonymousthey may construct some new airport on islandshttp://www.englishforums.com/English/HadHave/2/czmpq/Post.htm#946936Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:45:55 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:946936anonymousModals: She has to work. Put into negative, question and past using have to = She doesnt have to work hard. Does she hav e to work hard? She didnt have to work hard. The last sentence is past which also could be written = She had to work hard. So, why didnt? Hi, I can't think of a case where you'd use 'had have'. But you can use 'have had' and 'had had'. Best wishes, Clivehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/HappenedHappen/2/lzwdg/Post.htm#945824Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:25:47 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:945824pleasehelpTell me if this is correct. Do isn't a modal verb but it can function as one. Therefore the verb after do is in its base form. Plus, did is the past tense of do so if I add -ed to happen, it would be redundant because did is already in the past tense form.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Modals/lzhvl/post.htm#945484Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:37:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:945484mister micawberThere are none. The modals have no past participle, and there is no verb construction in English requiring them.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Modals/lzhvl/post.htmSat, 17 Oct 2009 20:49:37 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:945398anonymousI want to know the third form or the past participle of the Modals ( will ,would.. shall ,sould .. may,might ..) please .http://www.englishforums.com/English/SomeQuestionsAboutModals/lzvrn/post.htm#944878Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:52:32 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:944878ihsuanMany thanks for your reply and recommendation. It helps a lot. Your list of auxiliaries seems all right, but I would not include used to . I thought it’s just an idiom, but my grammar book and Longman dictionary tell me it’ is a modal. So I list it in...I will check it further. Best wisher, Ihsuanhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/SomeQuestionsAboutModals/lzvrn/post.htm#944479Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:09:51 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:944479califjimI find that have to is most often called a semi-modal . It has the effect of a modal like must , but is conjugated like an ordinary verb. ( has to, have to, had to, ... ) I would certainly not call it an auxiliary verb with an infinitive, though an infinitive certainly occurs in the pattern. _____ had better should be considered an idiom, in my opinion. _____ ought with an infinitive ( ought | to stay here ) is identical to ought to with a bare infinitive ( ought to | stay here ). The first interpretation is probably more accurate. _____ Your list of auxiliaries seems all right, but I would not include used to . _____ You might be interested in reading The English Verb , by F. R. Palmer. I think it would answer most of your...http://www.englishforums.com/English/SomeQuestionsAboutModals/lzvrn/post.htmFri, 16 Oct 2009 18:50:11 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:944465ihsuanHi, I would like to ask some questions about modal auxiliary. First, does HAVE TO belong to MODAL AUXILIARY? I have visited some websites on this topic. (I also searched here for the keyword, but there are too many articles and thus I couldn't read through them all.) Some of them say it is a modal . http://www.englishpage.com/modals/haveto.html Some of them, however, say it is the auxiliary verb HAVE combined with an infinitive. http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/auxiliary.htm Furthermore, some say it is even not an auxiliary, but a main verb with an infinitive. http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-modals-have-to-must-not-1.htm I feel cohttp://www.englishforums.com/English/TheUseOfNeed/lzbld/post.htm#943836Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:20:56 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:943836califjimI am curious if the following would also be right: "We need dance." No. In its modal usage, need requires a non-assertive context, for example, a question or negation. Therefore, the assertive form requires the non-modal usage of need , namely with to : We need to dance. Also, We would need to dance . See Re: Doesn't(don't) need to be & need not to be . CJhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/HasHaveSingularPlural/lzrqp/post.htm#943636Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:58:40 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:943636dimsumexpress"Do" has a special property that other verbs don't have. It can be used at the beginning of a question. i.e. Do you / they speak Chinese? In question form, then it is acting like a modal even though not classifed as one. Additionally, It can be used as an intensifier. i.e. Are you sure they speak Chinese ? Yes, they do speak it very well! Notice there are two verbs. Speak is the main verb and "do" adds to the tone that confirmed the answer. "Do" also acts like a regular verb. i.e. I do my laundry on the weekend. For 3rd person singular, "he does his errands on the weekends" For 3rd person and singular questions, 3rd person rules applies. i.e. Does he have a car?...http://www.englishforums.com/English/HasHaveSingularPlural/lzrqp/post.htm#943612Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:21:36 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:943612pleasehelpJust adding a little to Clive's comment. Remember my earlier reply ? In which I said when you have anyone of the modals listed on my reply in a sentence or question, the verb immediately follows must remain in its bare form. This is the case for you sentence. Keywords: Does ticket have Yes, this definitely helps me remember the reason to my question but 'do' isn't a modal verb is it?http://www.englishforums.com/English/HasHaveSingularPlural/lzrqp/post.htm#943596Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:06:00 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:943596dimsumexpressJust adding a little to Clive's comment. Remember my earlier reply ? In which I said when you have anyone of the modals listed on my reply in a sentence or question, the verb immediately follows must remain in its bare form. This is the case for you sentence. Keywords: Does ticket havehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/TestModals/4/hzgrx/Post.htm#942989Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:31:42 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:942989tommy briggsMy result is 6 . This test is kinda easy , but it's really nice . Thanks !http://www.englishforums.com/English/ConfusingSentence/2/lvkkc/Post.htm#942311Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:36:50 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:942311pleasehelpThe reason I made that comment was already explained. I thought your English level was better than to ask the elementary questions on modals. That's all, nothing derogatory. Hey, it's absolutely no problem at all...but the ironic thing is, I've been speaking English my whole life and this is the first time I've heard of modals... Thanks for helping!http://www.englishforums.com/English/ConfusingSentence/2/lvkkc/Post.htm#942109Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:10:54 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:942109dimsumexpressWithout your second post asking "how come", I was so sure that you meant "the modal rules". The reason I made that comment was already explained. I thought your English level was better than to ask the elementary questions on modals. That's all, nothing derogatory. And for the "do/ did you like the movie" question, this guideline may help you: Regular / routine/ common / general question without a future or past time reference, use "do". i.e. Do you like English movies? Does your boss yell at you frequently? Do your classmates tease you ? When you refer to / ask about something happened in the recent past, like the movie your brother just saw with his...http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatSentenceTense/lvkpm/post.htm#941956Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:33:03 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:941956yankeeHi pleasehelp In your sentence, "have been" is what is known as a perfect infinitive . There are some other threads here that discuss perfect infinitives. Here are a few of them: http://www.englishforums.com/English/PerfectInfinitive/pgkn/post.htm http://www.englishforums.com/English/InfinitivePerfectInfinitive/dzhmn/post.htm http://www.englishforums.com/English/ModalPerfectInfinitiveMeaning/vvrrv/post.htm The word "could" is a modal verb and is the past form of the word "can". It is frequently used in a conditional sense -- as has already been mentioned. Why couldn't he have been a kidnapper? I'd say it would be possible to interpret your sentence in a couple of different ways, depending...http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatSentenceTense/lvkpm/post.htm#941750Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:41:00 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:941750dimsumexpressCan I say this then..Couldn't had been..no, right? No! Read the link I sent you and come back tomorrow. Wait because of the modal couldn't , have would have to be the base form. Right? Yes, just remember that. You really should study the information on that link. Couldn't - is a (negative)" modal. Have -is the verb in basic form. Didn't I say "the verb adjacent to the modal must remain in bare form?"http://www.englishforums.com/English/TenseHelp/lvlwh/post.htm#941731Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:13:54 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:941731dimsumexpressPleasehelp, I replied your other posts regarding the use of modals. Again, Whenever you see the following modals /helping verbs used, even in their negative form, you will find the adjacent verb remain in its basic form. i.e. He must understand the consequences. Does / do/ did/ should/ shall/ may/ might/ will/ would/ can /could /must etc.. This is the hard rule. So for your question: But shouldn't it be has instead of have since the sentence is singular? The answer is "no" because "doesn't" already satisfied the 3rd person singular requirement .http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatSentenceTense/lvkpm/post.htm#941730Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:11:53 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:941730pleasehelpYou seemed to be having a lot of problems with the modals. We like to help you but I think you need to do some research and studying on your own on the modals. Many learners are confused by the past tense concept with the modals and also the conditional usage. I think that is where you got mixed up. Check this out. I am sitting at the dinner table and I ask the person at the far end "could you please pass the salt?". It is a perfectly grammatical question. You may ask. Why "could" and not "can"? In fact, you can use can. But "could"and "would" typically suggest a softer mood. This may help you: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_modal_verb Wait because of the modal...http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatSentenceTense/lvkpm/post.htm#941706Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:44:49 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:941706dimsumexpressYou seemed to be having a lot of problems with the modals. We like to help you but I think you need to do some research and studying on your own on the modals. Many learners are confused by the past tense concept with the modals and also the conditional usage. I think that is where you got mixed up. Check this out. I am sitting at the dinner table and I ask the person at the far end "could you please pass the salt?". It is a perfectly grammatical question. You may ask. Why "could" and not "can"? In fact, you can use can. But "could"and "would" typically suggest a softer mood. This may help you: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_modal_verbhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/ConfusingSentence/lvkkc/post.htm#941487Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:57:35 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:941487pleasehelpI am kind of surprised that you aksed this question based on what I observed from your posts. Whenever you use the following modal words in your question or statement, the verb immediately follows must remind in its bare form: How come?http://www.englishforums.com/English/ConfusingSentence/lvkkc/post.htm#941486Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:57:13 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:941486pleasehelpI am kind of surprised that you aksed this question based on what I observed from your posts. Whenever you use the following modal words in your question or statement, the verb immediately follows must remind in its bare form: How come?http://www.englishforums.com/English/ConfusingSentence/lvkkc/post.htm#941463Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:34:48 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:941463dimsumexpressD id he send another email to you or Did he sent another email to you? I always say the first but shouldn't it be sent since he's already sent it if the other person received it? r Did he sent another email to you?- This is never correct. Pleasehelp, I am kind of surprised that you aksed this question based on what I observed from your posts. Whenever you use the following modal words in your question or statement, the verb immediately follows must remind in its bare form: Did you like the movie? Would you pass me the salt please? You should finish all your errands today before it rains. Could you go to the market to get a gallon of milk for me? I may go the Shanghai next...http://www.englishforums.com/English/ModalVerbFunction/kpldw/post.htm#941149Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:26:49 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:941149avangiability and skill (which are human/animal characteristics) My Am. Htg. seems to share your view on "ability," but in this age of "artificial intelligence," new abilities seem to be cropping up. And wouldn't it be okay to say "The ocean waves have the ability to alter the configuration of the shoreline." ?? BTW, since we're revisiting the last example, isn't "a future possibility" a bit ambiguous? Do we really need an "if" clause to distinguish between: (a) It is now possible that it may rain tomorrow. and (b) If the present conditions hold, it may be possible that it will rain tomorrow. ?? What would be a fair definition of "a future possibility"? Is there no...http://www.englishforums.com/English/ModalVerbFunction/kpldw/post.htm#940414Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:15:47 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:940414anonymouswith regards to snow falling and Mister Micawber's response. You wrote 2 is more likely than 3 but how ability and skill (which are human/animal characteristics) refer to snow?? Sunday roast. Look at the context. It is quite clear that someone is asking about sb's ability. Can you cook..? Can I eat my lunch here? How can you not see the difference? Asking for permission is not really request. Request indicates that the person is in superior position (when at work) or in equal relationship be it friendship or partnership. From the context it is clear that the person is asking someone in the know (superior position/knowledge) whether they could eat there.http://www.englishforums.com/English/GrammaticalStructure/lvddx/post.htmMon, 12 Oct 2009 13:27:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:939315anonymousPlease tell me if I have done it correctly? I have to answer the following questions: 1. (i) What is the difference in meaning between the following sentences? (ii) Identify the grammatical structure underlined in each sentence (a) When I arrived at the station the train left (b) When I arrived at the station, the train was leaving (c) When I arrived at the station the train had left &nbs