Omissions in the use of Modals


 
 
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Omissions in the use of Modals

Omissions in the use of Modals:  The verbs can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, should, must and ought are called modal vers or modals.

A)   Use the base form of the verb after a modal  :   Don’t use “to” or the full infinitive verb “to”.

  • Sarah might to join the team for the badminton match.  (Incorrect)
  • Sarah might join the team for the badminton match.  (Correct)
  • B)  Usage of May/ Might : to express or to seek permission, to express possibility or to express a wish.

  • The news not be true.  (Incorrect)
  • The news may not be true.  (Correct)
  • C)  With the second and third persons, will is used : to express simple future  ,  or   to express an invitation or request.

  • She leave for Ambala tomorrow.  (Incorrect)    To express simple future.
  • She will leave for Ambala tomorrow.  (Correct)
  • You please lend me your pen? (Incorrect)   To make a request
  • Will you please lend me your pen?  (Correct)
  • Sample Questions
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    Question : 1

    Identify the correct word which is omitted in the following sentence and fill in the blank part .

    She ___________  leave for Ambala tomorrow. 

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Identify the correct word which is omitted in the following sentence and fill in the blank part .

    We ___________ wait for our boss to arrive before we open. 

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    Identify the correct word which is omitted in the following sentence and fill in the blank part .

    ___________ You please lend me your pen?

    Right Option : A
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