SKILL 32: AFTER WILL, WOULD OR OTHER MODALS, USE THE BASE FORM OF THE VERB

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SKILL 32: AFTER WILL, WOULD OR OTHER MODALS, USE THE BASE FORM OF THE VERB

Whenever you see a modal, such as will, would, shall, should, can, could, may, might, or must, you should be sure that the verb that follows it is in its base form. 

examples

Ø The boat will leaving at 3:00. Ø The doctor may arrives soon. Ø The students must taken the exam.

(should be will leave) (should be may arrive) (should be must take)

The following chart outlines the possible forms of comparatives and superlatives. 

EXERCISE 32: Each of the following sentences contains a verb formed with a modal. Underline the verbs twice. Then indicate if the sentences are correct (C) or incorrect (I).

_______	3	Should everyone arrive by 8:00.
_______	4	The method for organizing files can be improved.
_______	5	The machine may clicks off if it is overused.
_______	6	Every morning the plants must be watered.
_______	7	The houses with ocean views could sell for considerably more.
_______	8	Would anyone liked to see the movie.
_______	9	I do not know when it will depart.
_______	10	She will work on the project only if she can has a full-time secretary.

 

ANSWER KEY

1	C
2	I	(finishes should be finish)
3	C
4	C
5	I	(clicks should be click)
6	C
7	C
8	I	(liked should be like)
9	C
10	I	(has should be have)