Questions and Answers
Which of the following verbs is NOT considered a principal English modal verb?
Have
What is a distinguishing feature of English modal verbs?
They do not have infinitive forms.
Which term is used for verbs that share only some characteristics of the principal modals?
Quasi-modals
What is the term for verbs like 'ought', 'had better', and 'dare' that are sometimes classed as modals?
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What is the term for verbs that are sometimes called 'quasi-modals', 'semi-modals', or 'pseudo-modals'?
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Study Notes
Principal English Modal Verbs
- The verb "need" is NOT considered a principal English modal verb.
- Principal English modal verbs have a distinguishing feature: they can be used with a base form of another verb without "to".
- The principal English modal verbs are: can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, and must.
Other Types of Modals
- Semi-modals or quasi-modals are verbs that share only some characteristics of the principal modals.
- Semi-modals or quasi-modals include verbs like "need", "dare", "ought to", and "had better".
- These verbs are sometimes called "marginal modals".
- Another term for these verbs is "pseudo-modals".
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