LIN204H5 Study Guide - Final Guide: Grammatical Mood, Open Set, Continuous And Progressive Aspects

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Fails all the verb tests- not a verb, is an auxiliary. Can he go?- yes, he can (go) I like to read- i do too. Can could; will would; shall should; may might must. Function: adds grammatical meaning to the clause in which it appears. Anything that provides additional help or support. Reveals grammatical mood, attitudes about the statements they make. {will1}: verb, to induce, or try to induce by sheer force of will ; to bequeath . She believed she could will the sun to come out. She willed his entire estate to her son. Before the past participle {-en} form of another verb: perfect aspect. Verb: to possess, to be ill with, to eat. Using the simple past tense form of a verb after the auxiliary have , especially after contracted forms of have. Before the present participle {-ing}: progressive aspect. Or before the past participle {-en}: passive voice.