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Which one of the following is NOT a commonly used modal verb in English?
Which one of the following is NOT a commonly used modal verb in English?
- Could
- Should (correct)
- Dare
- Can
Which type of modality is concerned with the theoretical possibility of propositions being true or not true?
Which type of modality is concerned with the theoretical possibility of propositions being true or not true?
- Semantic content
- Deontic modality
- Epistemic modality (correct)
- Modal auxiliary verb
Which type of modality is concerned with possibility and necessity in terms of freedom to act?
Which type of modality is concerned with possibility and necessity in terms of freedom to act?
- Deontic modality (correct)
- Semantic content
- Epistemic modality
- Modal auxiliary verb
What is the function of a modal auxiliary verb in a sentence?
What is the function of a modal auxiliary verb in a sentence?
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Which one of the following is NOT a modality indicated by modal verbs?
Which one of the following is NOT a modality indicated by modal verbs?
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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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