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2 months agoContributor-Level 8
Modals are an integral part of sentence structure in English, Hence, their correct knowledge and understanding is important to speak and write correct English. Students can consider following books to study Modals in details:
Book | Author |
Practical Tense & Modal: An English Grammar Book | Shakti Ranbir Singh |
English Grammar: Modal Verbs author | Joseph McTaggart |
Modal Verbs (English Grammar - Verbs Book 2) | Jacqueline Melvin |
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2 months agoContributor-Level 8
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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2 months agoContributor-Level 8
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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2 months agoContributor-Level 8
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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2 months agoBeginner-Level 5
As per my knowledge, no marks is to be deducted in this case, provided:
All the answers written by you are clearly visible and identifiable, and
The answers correspond to their respective questions.
According to CBSE guidelines, no marks are deducted for the position or order of answers written. So, no need to worry.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 6
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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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
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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2 months agoContributor-Level 8
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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2 months agoContributor-Level 8
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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2 months agoContributor-Level 8
Following is the list of books students can consider to understand the topic of Interrogative Sentences in English Grammar, in detail:
Book | Author |
English Interrogative Sentences: Common Interrogative Patterns | Manik Joshi |
English Grammar- Do, Does, Did | Manik Joshi |
Building Great Sentences | Brooks Landon |
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