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Jigneshbharati Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Can be

The letter pattern ‘ough’ is one of the trickiest spellings in English. It can be used to spell several different sounds.

https://www.yorkmead.co.uk/files/documents/spellings/stage5/13._Letter_string_ough.pdf

Please explain the use of the modal "can" in "it can be used" as it has multiple meanings and uses.
  

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It expresses ability/possibility to do something.

  • It expresses ability/possibility to do something.
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It expresses ability/possibility to do something.

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