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Yejin Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Do you use modal plus modal combination?

A combination such as the following; "I might should oght to do that"
  

Top answer

No. Just one modal: I might do that. I should do that.

— RandomGuy

  • No.
  • Just one modal: I might do that.
  • I should do that.
  • I o u ght to do that.
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3 Answers
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No. Just one modal:

I might do that.
I should do that.
I ought to do that.
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yejinDo you use modal plus modal combination?
No. It's not part of standard English.

However, there are regions where certain non-standard combinations are used, notably "might could" (for "might be able to") in North Carolina (and perhaps elsewhere nearby).

CJ
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Emotion: heartThank you!!! I was CURIOUS how people would answer to this qeustion. I particularly appreciate your answer 'North Carolina'. It na
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