modal auxiliary

NOUN
  1. an auxiliary verb (such as `can' or `will') that is used to express modality
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How To Use modal auxiliary In A Sentence

  • The use of dare as a modal auxiliary follows the same pattern as need.
  • The use of dare as a modal auxiliary follows the same pattern as need.
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  • In this case the modal auxiliary carries the tense, aspect and person; therefore, the verb that follows should be in its bare infinite, nonfinite form.
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