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The Verb System

Possibility & Deduction (may/might/must)

"I might come over" — one word, and yet it changes exactly how sure you sound

Roger Fielding 4 min read
The Verb System

Obligation & Advice (must/have to/should)

"You must get this done tonight" lands harder than "you should" — obligation, advice, and the gap between them

Roger Fielding 9 min read
The Verb System

Obligation & Advice (must/have to/should)

"You must put your kit on!" — when must, have to and should each carry different weight

Roger Fielding 4 min read
The Verb System

Will, Would & Shall

"I will send that over" feels certain; "I would" feels gentler — will, would, and shall, finally sorted

Roger Fielding 10 min read
The Verb System

Will, Would & Shall

Your teacher ticks "I will help you" — learn why will, would and shall aren't interchangeable

Roger Fielding 4 min read
The Verb System

Used To, Would & Be/Get Used To

"I use to work there" isn't quite it — used to, would, and be/get used to, untangled

Roger Fielding 9 min read
The Verb System

Used To, Would & Be/Get Used To

"I used to..." looks simple until "would" sneaks in — learn which one fits, and when

Roger Fielding 4 min read
The Verb System

Active vs Passive — Why & When

That margin note, "passive voice," scrawled on your writing — what it means, and when it's the better choice

Roger Fielding 10 min read
The Verb System

Active vs Passive — Why & When

Red-penned for using passive voice? Learn what that means, and when it actually wins

Roger Fielding 4 min read