ï,- An auxiliary verb is a helping verb that precedes the main verb, e.g. I am hoping to go. He...
Glossary
formal register
Subject:
- English First Additional Language
- English Home Language
register that uses correct grammar and conventions of style and maintains a distance between the speaker and audience. Formal register is used for writing and formal contexts, e.g. an essay, a public speech, an email to someone unknown or a work colleague.