After Will, Would, Or Other Modals, Use The Base Form Of The Verb

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After Will, Would, Or Other Modals, Use The Base Form Of The Verb

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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.

  • The boat will leaving* at 3:00. (should be will leave)
  • The doctor may arrives* soon. (should be may arrive)
  • The students must taken* the exam. (should be must take)
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The following chart outlines the use of verb forms after modals:

MODAL + base form of the verb

Exercise

Complete the following exercises to reinforce what you’ve learned:

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).

  1. __C__ The salesclerk might lower the price.
  2. __I__ The television movie will finishes in a few minutes.
  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 that 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.

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