 135  – It is Perfect Gerund Active.
9. Find the predicate in the sentences:
«One important point should be mentioned.» «By that time the system will have been functioning for ten years.» «Overstatement is a frequent feature in political speeches.» What kind of predicate is it? – «Should be mentioned» is a Compound Verbal Predicate. «Should» is a modal verb here; «will have been functioning» is a Simple Predicate, Future Perfect Continuous. «Will» is an auxiliary verb; «is ... a feature» – a Compound Nominal Predicate. The verb «to be» in the form of Present Simple is a link-verb.
10. What is the function of the verb «to have» in the sentence: «All news reporting in the press has to convey a good deal of information in the most readable way.»
– It is a modal verb in a Compound Verbal Predicate. It expresses obligation or necessity. As compared with the similar verbs «must» or «to be» it implies «forced by circumstances».
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