Writing Homework Help

St Johns University Indeed English Has No Future Tense Discussion Questions

 

Please answer the following questions:

1. Provide an original sentence illustrating each of the following terms. Highlight or underline the pertinent word/s

a. imperative

b. modal

c. phrasal modal

d. perfect aspect

e. verb with 2 objects

2. The following sentences contain errors that are commonly made by ESL/EFL students. How would you make your students aware of these problems and what exercises would you use to practice?

a. *Delilah put the coat.

b. *Michaella been to Ohio once.

c. * Elliott is bark now.

3. One of your students asks you why a certain grammar text claims that English has no future tense. This student feels that English has a future tense. How would you answer this question?