5 Questions
Which one of the following is NOT a commonly used modal verb in English?
Should
Which type of modality is concerned with the theoretical possibility of propositions being true or not true?
Epistemic modality
Which type of modality is concerned with possibility and necessity in terms of freedom to act?
Deontic modality
What is the function of a modal auxiliary verb in a sentence?
To give information about the main verb
Which one of the following is NOT a modality indicated by modal verbs?
Tense
Study Notes
Modal Verbs
- Need is NOT a commonly used modal verb in English.
Types of Modality
- Epistemic modality is concerned with the theoretical possibility of propositions being true or not true.
- Deontic modality is concerned with possibility and necessity in terms of freedom to act.
Function of Modal Auxiliary Verbs
- The function of a modal auxiliary verb in a sentence is to express degrees of certainty, permission, ability, and obligation.
Modality Indicated by Modal Verbs
- Volition (intention or willingness) is NOT a modality indicated by modal verbs.
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