Modal verbs affect the information dissemination and the construction of the meaning of a sentence because they are able to join the main verb of the sentence, modifying the modality of that verb and showing new information.
From a simplified perspective, we can say that the only function of modal verbs is to indicate a modality. This modality can indicate:
- Permission
- Abiliity
- Obligation
- Possibility
The main modal verbs are: will, can, should, shall, must, would, may and might.
Examples:
- “I shall do it when my mother arrives”
- “I must do it”
- “I might do it today. I’m waiting to have time for it”
You can find more information at the link below:
brainly.com/question/3590483?referrer=searchResults
brainly.com/question/19310514?referrer=searchResults
