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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Modals and modal like expressions

What is the difference, if any, between modals and modal - like expressions?
  

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Modal-like expressions (like have to ) follow the same grammar as other verbs. Modal verbs have their own grammar, for example, never taking an s in the present tense. CJ

— CalifJim

  • Modal-like expressions (like have to ) follow the same grammar as other verbs.
  • Modal verbs have their own grammar, for example, never taking an s in the present tense.
  • CJ
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Modal-like expressions (like have to) follow the same grammar as other verbs.
Modal verbs have their own grammar, for example, never taking an s in the present tense.

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