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Is the sentence correct grammatically? If yes, Is it correct to place simple past(V2) or past participle(V3) form of verb after modals (can,could,will,would....). As per my understanding after modals the verb should be in its base form. But in the sentence"Users can sent alerts to police and trusted contacts in emergency", the verb is in its past form.

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  • What is the source of the sentence? Please tell us exactly where you read this. If possible, link to the source in your question.
    – James K
    Jan 23, 2020 at 6:03
  • It is an article in the THE HINDU newspaper edition.
    – RAVI VARMA
    Jan 23, 2020 at 6:12

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You are correct, and the sentence is not. As you said, it should be:

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  • But it is a newspaper article heading. So it is incorrect in the publication.
    – RAVI VARMA
    Jan 23, 2020 at 6:13
  • @RAVIVARMA Yes, it is incorrect. Newspapers are not infallible.
    – TypeIA
    Jan 23, 2020 at 9:00

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