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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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why modals are used in english
  

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Modal verbs are a common heritage of all the Germanic languages, which means that they developed very early as a useful way of expressing possiblity, certainty, etc.

  • Modal verbs are a common heritage of all the Germanic languages, which means that they developed very early as a useful way of expressing possiblity, certainty, etc.
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Modal verbs are a common heritage of all the Germanic languages, which means that they developed very early as a useful way of expressing possiblity, certainty, etc.

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