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Poornima Sharma

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Following are the rules to be followed when using Modals:

·       Modals are always followed by the base form of another verb.

·       Modals do not change the tense of the sentence. While 'could' is the past tense of 'can', as a modal, it is used to express polite query or present or future possibilities.

·       Modals don't change form based on subject (singular or plural).

·       Modals are always used with main verb. They are never used alone.

·       To make a Modal negative, you a

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The modals 'could' and 'might' are generally considered as the past forms of the modals 'can' and 'may'. In some cases, could and might are also used as a less positive version of 'can' and 'may'. For example: She could have scored good marks; She may not come.

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Poornima Sharma

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Modals are divided into four main categories:

1.       Epistemic (relating to speculation): Expresses possibility, probability, and certainty

2.       Deontic (relating to rules or regulations): Expresses obligation, permission, and advice

3.       Volitional (relating to the subject's will): Expresses the subject's will, intention, or desire

4.       Praxic (relating to performance): Expresses ability, capacity, or skill

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Ambika Singh

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I think English would be a safer choice, as when you go further, you will face English everywhere, in the lectures, the coding and programming etc.

So, I think you should opt for English.

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The University of Oxford is among the top universities for pursuing higher education in the United Kingdom. Oxford University offers various English language test such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and more. International students whose native language is not English, must submit the proof of English proficiency at Oxford. International students applying at Oxford University must meet the English proficiency requirements that are listed below:

Test

Minimum Score Requirements

IELTS

7.5 (With no band less than 7.0)

TOEFL

110 (Listening – 22, Reading - 22, Speaking – 25, Writing - 24)

PTE

76 (With no band less than 66)

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Poornima Sharma

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Interrogative sentences in English begin with an auxiliary verb, a modal verb, or a "wh-" question word, followed by the subject and the main verb. The sentence ends with a question mark. This structure can be altered in few different ways, which are:

·       modal + subject + verb (Ex: Can I drive? )

·       object + modal + subject + verb (Ex: Who might he be? )

·       verb + subject + object (Ex: Did you eat the sandwich? )

·       subject + verb + object (this is a common non-interrogative sentence structure, and

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Poornima Sharma

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Students are advised to follow these tips and tricks to master the subject of interrogative sentences in English grammar:

·       Begin the sentence with an auxiliary verb, a modal verb, or a 'Wh' question word

·       Conclude the sentence with a question mark, which helps identify it as an interrogative sentence

·       Make use of online services available to understand and practice the topic better

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Poornima Sharma

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Following is the list of books students can consider to understand the topic of Interrogative Sentences in English Grammar, in detail:

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English Interrogative Sentences: Common Interrogative Patterns

Manik Joshi

English Grammar- Do, Does, Did

Manik Joshi

Building Great Sentences

Brooks Landon

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Poornima Sharma

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Following are the types of Interrogative Sentences:

Wh- interrogatives: These use question words like who, what, where, when, why, how, which, whose, whom to ask for specific information. They are followed by a verb in the correct tense. For example: Where are you going for your next holiday?  

Alternative interrogatives: These questions offer two or more options and ask the respondent to choose one, in the answer. These questions often use words like either/or, whether. For example: You want tea or coffee?

Yes/ No interrogatives: These questions are designed in a way where the answer is a simple "yes" or "no".  They typically

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Poornima Sharma

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Interrogative sentences in English are the questions that are asked in conversations, to seek information. They also serve as a way to seek explanation, ensure understanding or confirm if something is true or not. Interrogative sentences generally start with question words like "what," "where," "when," "why," "how” and end with a question mark.  

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