Tuesday, September 22, 2015

AUXILIARY VERBS (2)

4. Ought: It has only one form and it is commonly used to express an obligation that is right, advisable, or desirable: We ought to have visited the governor. You ought to have married the man that sponsored you in the university


5. May: It performs the following functions:

a. It is used to indicate or ask for permission: May I bring the chairs into the hall?
b. It is used to indicate possibility: This coat may be Peter's
c.  It shows purpose: I will write today so that Kunle may know when to expect me.
d. It expresses wishes and hopes: May you live long to reap the fruits of your labour
 
To be continued

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