The modal verb ‘should’ is used in this example sentence because in this sentence there want to ask for advice but do not want to make a offer or ask for permission or request something to the media.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
A modal verb 'should' on an article(8-11-2007)
This is an example of modal verbs—‘should’ in the article ‘Chance to cover the HK marathon’ by Michelle Chan. (On page 5 of Youngpost, from the November 8, 2007 edition of the South China Morning Post newspaper.)
The modal verb ‘should’ is used in this example sentence because in this sentence there want to ask for advice but do not want to make a offer or ask for permission or request something to the media.
The modal verb ‘should’ is used in this example sentence because in this sentence there want to ask for advice but do not want to make a offer or ask for permission or request something to the media.
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Peggy, you are correct in describing what "should" is not; but what does "there want to ask for advice" mean? I'll give you extra credit, this time.
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