Indicating obligation and willingness
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Using modal verbs to indicate obligation | page 1 of 5 |
Introduction
Obligation typically involves functions such as
giving commands, making requests, offering advice, and granting permission 
. Speakers
are able to indicate obligation in a number of ways 
.
This file gives details of the ways that expressions of obligation using modal verbs 
can be used to indicate obligation. This typically involves issuing commands, making
requests, offering advice and granting permission.
For further information about using semi-modals, see 
Indicating
obligation and willingness: Using semi-modal verbs to indicate obligation.
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Introduction
