Auxiliary verbs are the verbs which help the main verb and give extra meaning to it. For example:
"I have studied English for three years."
The auxiliary verb have changes the tense of the sentence to present perfect, so we know the activity is ongoing.
"I studied English for three years."
In English should and shouldn’t (should not) are used to give advice. Type in the correct word for each sentence.
Today's lesson is from Sebastian E'Silva, EC Cape Town English language school.
Many people learning English find modal verbs confusing, especially their specific meanings. Here's a basic introduction to some modal verbs with examples.
Can is used in three ways. It is used to show that something is possible:
"You can come to the party if you want."
Can is also used when making a request or when asking for permission:
