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Ask for help > Modal verbs...
Modal verbs...
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a isabel
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Modal verbs...
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Good morning dear colleagues!
Would you accept "can" or "might" to replace the underlined expression?
People are allowed to use their mobile phones on the bus.
I expected pupils would only use MAY...
Thanks for your opinion!
Have a great weekend!
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30 May 2010
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blunderbuster
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"Can" yes, "might" would not render the sentence with the same meaning, in my opinion.
Regards
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30 May 2010
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imanito
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"can" is the most appropriate one.Because this sentence expresses permission/ability. But if you use "might," it would mean probability; which is not correct in this context.
I hope I have helped.
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30 May 2010
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aliciapc
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I agree with blunderbuster |
30 May 2010
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yanogator
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As I see it, "can" would express ability, not permission, and "might" would express possibility, so only "may" is correct. People often use "can" to express permission, so that is becoming more accepted.
Bruce |
30 May 2010
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a isabel
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Thanks for your comments on my doubt. I wish you all had answered the same way as Bruce!
Hugs!
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30 May 2010
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GIOVANNI
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I would use can for permission.
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30 May 2010
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a isabel
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Thanks for the link! I �ll have to accept as correct, then!
Have a nice weekend!
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30 May 2010
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blunderbuster
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"Thanks for your comments on my doubt. I
wish you all had answered the same way as Bruce!
Hugs!"
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30 May 2010
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a isabel
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I didn �t want to offend anyone! I just regret the fact that I will have to accept "can". If everybody had said that "can" was wrong it would be more practical for me.
Have a nice week!
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30 May 2010
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