The sentence, 'I show you a toad.' is only missing an auxiliary verb (helper verb) to clarify the main verb 'show'. Examples:
I will show you a toad. (...if you want me to.)
I can show you a toad. (...because I have one in my pocket.)
I may show you a toad. (...if I can find one.)
I want to show you a toad. (...but I can't find one.)
I was going to show you a toad. (...but you don't like getting your shoes wet.)
I won't show you a toad. (...because you find them creepy.)
An auxiliary verb helps the person you're talking to put your statement into context.
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