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Hanuman_2000 Posted 22 years ago
Grammar

Let

Sir,

Is the verb "let" is modal verb?

1. Let him go to play.
2. Let him play.

Which one is correct?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

No, not a modal. It is a 'coercive' verb (I just learned)-- what I would have called a polite command. Both of your sentences are correct, or, many would say 'let him go play'.

— Mister Micawber

  • No, not a modal.
  • It is a 'coercive' verb (I just learned)-- what I would have called a polite command.
  • Both of your sentences are correct, or, many would say 'let him go play'.
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No, not a modal. It is a 'coercive' verb (I just learned)-- what I would have called a polite command.

Both of your sentences are correct, or, many would say 'let him go play'.
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Sir,
Let's go to see a movie.
Let's go see a movie.

Whic one is correct?
Thanks.
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The first is more formally acceptable, but the second is also widely used, especially in the US. For more discussion, please Go talk.

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