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A grammar question

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Theyresexpeoplemn · 18/03/2023 19:08

In sentences such as 'I should have known' or ' I would have accepted ', what type of words are should, would etc?

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bailarbailar · 18/03/2023 19:14

Modal verbs

Verylongtime · 18/03/2023 19:15

Yes, modal verbs.

Theyresexpeoplemn · 18/03/2023 19:19

Thank you so much. I did try to Google, but had no luck.

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