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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

I should be finished by 2?

It's from a book. Can anybody explain that grammar? What tense is it?

  

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Anonymous Can anybody explain that grammar? It is a very common use of a modal verb (should), which is followed by the base form of the main verb. We use modals to express probability.

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  • Anonymous Can anybody explain that grammar?
  • It is a very common use of a modal verb (should), which is followed by the base form of the main verb.
  • We use modals to express probability.
  • These are present tense sentences.
  • I am doing an important job.
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AnonymousCan anybody explain that grammar?

It is a very common use of a modal verb (should), which is followed by the base form of the main verb.

We use modals to express probability. These are present tense sentences.

I am doing an important job. My boss asks me, "When will you be finished?"
I will be finished by 2:00 this afternoo
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I didn't provide enough context.

The meeting is at 1 but I should be finished by 2.

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