Modal Verbs and Linking Verbs

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Energy drinks can actually be as harmful as soda

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The sugar in energy drinks might cause obesity over time.

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Exercising without warming up would increase the risk of injury.

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The difference between sprinters and marathoners may go beyond physical appearances.

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You could burn more calories by running outside, instead of jogging on a treadmill.

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Running outside will help you clear you mind as you take in the fresh air.

Sprinting and marathon running may sound equally challenging, but they require different training.

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Can a sprinter easily run a marathon?

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The short answer can be ‘no’. After all, one cannot combine some short races and call them a marathon.

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For a start, a marathon may definitely require some long-term planning.

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Some could even argue that a marathon requires more perseverance.

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Running 42 kilometres will sound easy to some...

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... but for others, it will require a lot of discipline.

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Yet, after all that hard work, the satisfaction can surely be rewarding.

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