The Place of Modal Verbs in the Grammar of English with Special Emphasis on "can," "may," and "must".
Author | : Arthur Leonidas Palacas |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 340 |
Release | : 1970 |
Genre | : English language |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Arthur Leonidas Palacas |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 340 |
Release | : 1970 |
Genre | : English language |
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Author | : Andra Stefanescu |
Publisher | : GRIN Verlag |
Total Pages | : 89 |
Release | : 2008-05-28 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 3638054691 |
Diploma Thesis from the year 2007 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 1, University of Bucharest (Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures), language: English, abstract: Modality is a semantic concept that covers notions such as possibility, probability, permission, ability, volition, necessity and obligation. The class of modals is in many languages both syntactically and semantically highly irregular and unpredictable: modals frequently have idiosyncratic conjugational patterns and are subject to highly specialized syntactic rules. One of the main characteristic of modal verbs is their relatively imprecise and indeterminate meaning, their ambiguity: the same modal can be deontic (i.e. based on rules and regulations), but it may also involve processes, sets of knowledge or belief systems, and thus get an epistemic interpretation. In order to define the class of modals or to provide a set of environments in which a modal may be correctly or appropriately used, one must refer to many levels of language: the purely syntactic environment, as well as the logical structure, the context of the utterance, the assumptions that are shared by the speaker and the addressee, the social situation assumed by the participants in the discourse, the impression the speaker wants to make on the addressee, and so on. There is also the question of the appropriate context environments, that is, the semantic-pragmatic issue. Therefore, a complete analysis of a particular modal can only be achieved by looking both at its syntactic features and at its semantic structure; in other words, the syntax of a modal verb is based on its semantics, and these two dimensions are inseparable.
Author | : Manik Joshi |
Publisher | : Manik Joshi |
Total Pages | : 106 |
Release | : 2014-10-25 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : |
Modal Auxiliary Verb (or ‘Modal Verb’ or ‘Modal Auxiliary’) is a verb that is used with another verb (not a modal verb) to express ability, intention, necessity, obligation, permission, possibility, probability, etc. English modal auxiliary verbs - may, might, can, could, will, would, shall, should, must, need, used(to), ought(to), dare | different patterns and examples | may and might are used to express- possibility, compulsion, obligation, probability (in the present and future) | can, could are used to express- ability, probability, possibility, suggestion, request, condition | will, would are used to express- action in future, present habit, compulsion, obligation | shall, should are used to express- action in future, suggestion, surprise, importance or purpose | need is used to express necessity | used(to) is used to express- past habit | ought(to) is used to express- probability, recommendation, obligation, advise | dare is used to express– be brave enough to Sample This: Modal Auxiliary Verb -- May and Might Uses of ‘May’ and ‘Might’ (1). Possibility/Probability It may rain the day after tomorrow. [= Perhaps it will rain the day after tomorrow. OR It is possible that it will rain the day after tomorrow.] He may have caught the train. [= Perhaps he caught the train. OR It is possible that he caught the train.] (2). To say what the purpose of something is Many people flatter that they may win favor. [= Many people flatter in order to win favor.] They ran so that they might arrive in time. [= They ran in order to arrive in time.] (3). To admit that something is true before introducing another point, argument, etc. It may not be wise, but using force may be lawful. [= Although it is not wise, using force may be lawful.] (4). To express wishes and hopes May you live a prosperous life! May you have a good time! My teacher blessed me that I might succeed in my exams. (5). To give or refuse Permission [In Informal and Polite Way] You may not withdraw money from your bank account. [= You are not allowed to withdraw money from your bank account.] (6). To seek Permission [In Informal and Polite Way] May I borrow your book for two days? (Yes, you may.) May I come in? (No, you may not.) Difference between ‘May’ and ‘Might’ ‘Might’ is the past equivalent of ‘may’ in indirect speech. ‘Might’ is very polite and formal. It is not common. It is mostly used in indirect questions. I wonder if I might work on your computer. But it is used in the same way as ‘may’ to talk about the present or future. ‘Might’ is used as a less positive version of ‘May’ ‘May’ denotes more possibility/probability ‘Might’ denotes less possibility/probability May I use your mobile phone? Might I use your mobile phone? (= A diffident way of saying ‘May I use your mobile phone?’) ‘Might’ also denotes ‘would perhaps’ You might attract the President’s attention later. [= Perhaps you would attract.] He might have to go [= Perhaps he had to go.] ‘Might’ is also used to express a degree of dissatisfaction or reproach; as, You might pick up an argument with him! You might have picked up an argument with him! ‘Might’ has limitations while ‘asking permission’ Note: Avoid using ‘might’ to seek or give permission. [Prefer to use ‘may’] | Avoid using ‘might not’ to refuse permission. [Prefer to use ‘may not’]. Using ‘might’ to seek or give permission is very formal and is not used very often. Might I ask for your address? Might I offer you something to eat? [Exception: You can use ‘might’ to give permission or ‘might not’ to refuse permission in “indirect speech”] He asked me whether he might stay in my house. Note: ‘Maybe’ is an adverb. [‘Maybe’ means ‘perhaps’] -- Maybe he came to know something secret and was removed from the post. ALSO NOTE: Difference between ‘May’ and ‘Can’ ‘May’ is more formal than ‘Can’ ‘May’ is mostly used in ‘formal’ English. ‘Can’ is mostly used in ‘informal’ (or spoken) English ‘Can’ is used to show ability/capability/capacity, while ‘may’ is never used in this sense.
Author | : Nancy Jokovich |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 166 |
Release | : 1977 |
Genre | : Dissertations, Academic |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Marianne Celce-Murcia |
Publisher | : Newbury House |
Total Pages | : 872 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | : |
In this highly acclaimed revision, grammatical descriptions and teaching suggestions are organized into sections dealing with Form, Meaning, and Use. THE GRAMMAR BOOK, Second Edition helps teachers and future teachers grasp the linguistic system and details of English grammar, providing more information on how structures are used at the discourse level.
Author | : Mary Ocholi |
Publisher | : LAP Lambert Academic Publishing |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 2012-06-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9783845439020 |
The modal auxiliary verbs of English Language convey special meanings that form an important aspect of human communication. They are: may, must, will, shall, need, dare, might, could, would, should and ought to and are verb inflections that show how an action is conceived by the speaker; this is known as modality in Language.F.R. Palmers (1986) model of categorization and description of modality was adopted for analysis in the book due to its explicit manner of presentation. The exploratory analysis of modality on Christian stickers and posters provides new insights on how modal verbs occur and the range of meanings that can be realized from the modal system. In addition, the book proves to be useful to foreign language learners of English as it guides on ways to set about achieving meaning. Coupled with the multiplicity of easy to understand everyday relatable examples used from stickers and posters, learners are exposed to the full array of meanings that modal auxiliary verbs have, by so doing, learners' competences are further developed. The book is a repository of resources that learners of English language can utilize to achieve accurate and effective communication.
Author | : SANDIP KUMAR DAS |
Publisher | : Blue Rose Publishers |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2023-08-24 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : |
Handbook of English Grammar and Vocabulary is on English grammar and vocabulary. In language learning the role of grammar and vocabulary is very important. To learn language properly knowledge of grammar and vocabulary is essential. This book is intended for learners of language(ESL) especially Indian school students and aspirants of various competitive and entrance examinations. It is a complete book for basic as well as advanced stage of language learning. This book is a compilation of classical and modern grammar rules and usage. It is a complete comprehensive guide on English grammar and vocabulary to facilitate learners to acquire language skills effectively. The book is designed to meet the need of the learners. The author has highlighted the structural and functional aspects of grammar. A large number of vocabulary have been selected carefully to give the learners a comprehensive knowledge of the variety and spice of English Vocabulary. Solved and practice exercises have been provided to enhance the scope of learning.
Author | : F.R. Palmer |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 233 |
Release | : 2014-02-04 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1317900928 |
A detailed account of the many uses and functions of these verbs. The nature of modality, and some controversial issues, are also discussed.
Author | : Kate Woodford |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 1550 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | : 9780521824231 |
The Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary is the ideal dictionary for advanced EFL/ESL learners. Easy to use and with a great CD-ROM - the perfect learner's dictionary for exam success. First published as the Cambridge International Dictionary of English, this new edition has been completely updated and redesigned. - References to over 170,000 words, phrases and examples explained in clear and natural English - All the important new words that have come into the language (e.g. dirty bomb, lairy, 9/11, clickable) - Over 200 'Common Learner Error' notes, based on the Cambridge Learner Corpus from Cambridge ESOL exams Plus, on the CD-ROM: - SMART thesaurus - lets you find all the words with the same meaning - QUICKfind - automatically looks up words while you are working on-screen - SUPERwrite - tools for advanced writing, giving help with grammar and collocation - Hear and practise all the words.
Author | : Anthony McEnery |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 234 |
Release | : 2015-07-21 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1137431733 |
This edited collection brings together contemporary research that uses corpus linguistics to carry out discourse analysis. The book takes an inclusive view of the meaning of discourse, covering different text-types or modes of language, including discourse as both social practice and as ideology or representation.