English Grammar

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What is a modal verb?

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A modal verb is a type of auxiliary verb that expresses necessity, possibility, permission, or ability. Examples include can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, and would.

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What is a relative clause?

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A relative clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun and usually begins with a relative pronoun such as who, whom, whose, which, or that.

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What is a finite verb?

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A finite verb is a verb that has a subject and shows tense. It can stand alone as the main verb in a sentence.

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a form of a verb that can function as an adjective. There are two types: present participles (ending in -ing) and past participles (usually ending in -ed or irregular forms).

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence.

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What does 'should have' indicate?

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'Should have' is used to express a past obligation or expectation that was not fulfilled.

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What does 'have to' indicate?

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'Have to' indicates a necessity or obligation in the present or future.

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What is the difference between 'could' and 'might'?

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'Could' suggests a possibility or ability, while 'might' suggests a weaker possibility.

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What is the function of an auxiliary verb?

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An auxiliary verb, or helping verb, is used with a main verb to form different tenses, moods, or voices.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.