Modality and Mood

Question 1

Semi-modal verbs

Answer 1

• dare to
• need to
• ought to
• used to

Question 2

Can/May

Answer 2

1) possibility
2) ability
3) permission/prohibition
4) willingness
5) formulaic wishes

Question 3

Must/ Have got to

Answer 3

1) Obligation

2) logical necessity/ conclusion

Question 4

Will/Shall

Answer 4

1) prediction/ probability
2) habitual/ predictable events
3) Intention/ offers
4) requests, invitations, directions

Question 5

Would

Answer 5

1) past for will
2) conditional sentences/wishes
3) polite request
4) hedging

Question 6

Should (ought to)

Answer 6

1) Obligation/ advice
2) logical necessity
3) in that clauses (mandative/putative)
4) conditional sentences
5) hedging