What meaning is expressed by the modal verbs highlighted in these sentences?Willyou write a reference for me?Canyou look at something for me?ShallI carry that for you?
A. Expressing probability
B. Expressing (in)ability
C. Making a request/offer
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What meaning is expressed by the modal and semi-modal verbs highlighted in these sentences?There’s one more thing youmustdo before you apply.What time are wesupposed tobe there?Wehave toleave here at nine.
A. Expressing obligation
B. Asking permission
C. Expressing (un)certainty
What meaning is expressed by the modal verbs highlighted in these sentences?Theyshouldsay yes.I expect I’llbe late home – I’ve got lots of work to finish.Don’t eat so many cakes or youmightfeel sick.
A. Expressing (in)ability
B. Expressing probability
C. Making a request/offer
What meaning is expressed by the modal verbs highlighted in these sentences?Theywouldn’tlet her.Whywon’tyou come to the party?Ishan’tbe attending the next meeting.
A. Expressing refusal
B. Expressing obligation
C. Making a request/offer
What meaning is expressed by the modal verbs highlighted in these sentences?CanI take it for an hour or so?CouldI ask you something?PleasemayI go to the toilet?
A. Expressing obligation
B. Asking permission
C. Giving advice/suggestions