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  Modals Modals are a category of auxiliary verbs that express the mood or attitude of the speaker towards the action or state described by the main verb in a sentence. Unlike regular verbs, modals do not have an infinitive or participial form and do not change their form to indicate tense. Instead, they modify the meaning of the main verb Why Modals? - Importance of Modals let's try to understand why modals are so important . Imagine modals as the spice rack of our language - they add flavor, depth, and nuance to what we say. First of all, modals help us express how sure we are about something. Think of "must" for certainty, like when you're absolutely positive about a fact. Then there's "might" for a bit of uncertainty, showing that something is possible but not definite. Now, let's talk about obligations and permissions . If your teacher is saying you must finish your homework. It's like a firm rule. But then there's "can,...

  Mastering Punctuation Punctuation marks are very important part of English grammar. They help us understand where to pause, when to stop, and how to express different feelings in our writing. We use different punctuation marks for different purposes when we write. Let's explore some of these punctuation marks and what they do to make our writing clearer and more organized. Common Punctuation Marks and Their Functions Period (.) : The period marks the end of a declarative sentence or an abbreviation. Comma (,) : Commas are versatile punctuation marks used to indicate pauses, separate items in a list, set off introductory phrases or clauses, and clarify meaning in complex sentences. a)     Indicating Pauses: ·          She hurriedly ran down the stairs, her heart pounding with anticipation. ·          After a long day at work, he finally sat down...

  Question Tags Question tags, also known as tag questions , are short phrases added to the end of a sentence to turn a statement into a question.   They are a common feature of English grammar and serve various functions in communication. 1. Use of Question Tags: Question tags are used in spoken and written English to: Confirm information: "You're coming to the party, aren't you?" Ask for agreement or disagreement: "She's a great singer, isn't she?" Request information or clarification: "You know Ram, don't you?" Express doubt or uncertainty: "It's a lovely day, isn't it?" 2. Formation of Question Tags: The formation of question tags depends on the tense and structure of the main clause.   Here are some general rules: a) Affirmative Statement, Negative Tag: He is going to the party, isn't he? They have finished their homework, haven't they? b) Negat...