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Lucus Ong Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Sentence correction
We use have in infinitive form because of the modal verb?
1) Only a chance do he have.
Is the sentence above same with the sentence below?
2) He has only a chance.
great thanks in advance.
1) Only a chance do he have.
Is the sentence above same with the sentence below?
2) He has only a chance.
great thanks in advance.
Top answer
There is no modal auxiliary in your sentences. You need does: Only one chance does he have. I don't know how many people would actually say that.
- There is no modal auxiliary in your sentences.
- You need does: Only one chance does he have.
- I don't know how many people would actually say that.
- I wouldn't.
- He has only one chance is correct.
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There is no modal auxiliary in your sentences. You need does: Only one chance does he have. I don't know how many people would actually say that. I wouldn't.
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