Modality in discourse

WHAT ARE EXAMPLES FOR DYNAMIC MODALITY?

• Traditionally, following Palmer (2001) only the modal auxiliary verbs can/could and will/would express dynamic modality, i.e., express ability or willingness. There are other ways to express the same notions, of course, and the grammar that is involved is not as straightforward as it might seem.
• a. They can run very fast. -ABILITY
• b. I will help you. -WILLINGNESS

IDENTIFY THE FUNCTION OF “CAN” AND “MUST”

• a. She can stay as long as she likes.
• b. She can easily beat everyone else in the club.
• c. She can speak French.
• a. He must have been delayed.
• b. You must pull your socks up.
• c. You must be very tactful.

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