In negative statements containing modal verbs, the adverb “not” comes immediately after the modal verb and before all other verbs. The negative form is often contracted (e.g., “would not” becomes “wouldn’t”). Examples: How to use modal verbsTera can’t focus because her brother is...
Like other auxiliary/helping verbs, a modal verb is sometimes used alone in a sentence or clause if the verb it is used with is omitted. Typically, this is only done when it is obvious what verb has been omitted so as not to confuse a reader or listener: My brother can’t whistle, ...
Sometimes a modal verb is used on its own, and the modified verb is implied rather than stated. Consider the following example: Would you like to share my candy bar? I shouldn’t. Obviously, the second speaker in replying means he or she shouldn’t share the candy bar. Perhaps he i...
百度试题 结果1 题目Which of these is not a modal verb? A. able B. can C. would 相关知识点: 试题来源: 解析 A 反馈 收藏
A Modal verb: shouldA情态动词:shouldWe can use should to say what is best or right to do.我们可以使用 should来表达最好做什么或做什么是正确的。I'm not good at English. What should I do?我不擅长英语。我该做什么?You should communicate in English with在任何时候你都应该尽可能地用译文your ...
“Need” may function both as a modal verb and as an ordinary verb. 1. Whenneedbehaves like a modal verb, it is commonly used in the negative form (i.e., needn’t) or in affirmative statements with a negative sense (i.e., no one need worry). ...
百度试题 结果1 题目We should keep the playground clean. Which word is a modal verb? A. should B. keep C. playground D. clean 相关知识点: 试题来源: 解析 A。“should”是情态动词,表示应该。反馈 收藏
Shall we go for a walk? “Shall” is a modal verb often used in questions to make suggestions. In this sentence, it expresses _. A. ability B. possibility C. suggestion D. obligation 相关知识点: 试题来源: 解析 C。“Shall we...?”表示“我们……好吗?”,表达的是建议。
“should”通常表示应该,表达义务;“must”表示必须,语气较强,但否定回答可以用“needn't”或“don't have to”;“can”可以表示能力或允许;“shall”常用来表示建议;“may”表示允许。在回答这些情态动词引导的疑问句时,要根据具体情况选择合适的回答方式,以体现礼貌和准确的表达。
题目Courage makes us strong. “makes” here is a ___. A. be verb B. modal verb C. auxiliary verb D. action verb 相关知识点: 试题来源: 解析 D。“makes”是“使,让”的意思,是实义动词,即行为动词。选项 A be 动词;选项 B 情态动词;选项 C 助动词。反馈...