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11 months agoContributor-Level 9
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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11 months agoContributor-Level 9
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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11 months agoContributor-Level 9
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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11 months agoContributor-Level 9
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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11 months agoContributor-Level 9
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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11 months agoContributor-Level 9
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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11 months agoContributor-Level 9
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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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
Start preparing for the BSc Fashion Design entrance as early as possible. Ideal preparation time differs with exams. It is better to start at least 6 months before the final exam is scheduled to take place to have enough time in hand to go through the entire syllabus, have a look at the last year's question papers, and take mock tests. The last month must involve a thorough revision schedule to increase the chances of scoring good marks and making it to the merit list.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 9
Students can refer to following books to study Definite Article in English Grammar:
Book | Author |
'A' and 'The' Explained | Seonaid Beckwith |
English Grammar: The Definite Article | Kevin Powis |
Practical English Grammar | A.J.Thomson & A.V.Martinet |
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11 months agoContributor-Level 9
Here are few tips on how you can master the use of definite article in your language:
· Understand its core function that 'the' is sued for nouns which are specific, singular and unique in their context, or have already been introduced or is understood from the context.
· Practice with lots of examples that will give clarity on how to use 'the' with unique nouns or superlatives (as mentioned above)
· Avoid using "the" when a general noun is intended.
· Keep in mind the special cases and excepti
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