Answer to Question #205818 in English for Remon

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Question 5

Modals verbs are meant to indicate the purpose of an action for listeners. Therefore, using a modal verb implies that a particular kind of action is expected. List and state the purpose of the modal verbs used in the following paragraph: (4 marks)

"In this province, we will be very strict when it comes to the wearing of masks. If people don't have masks they should not be allowed to commute. As the department in the province, we are going to go to [sic] taxi ranks to make sure these innovations are introduced. Taxi ranks should also be kept clean. No taxi should be a carrier of the corona virus; every taxi must be cleaned before and after every trip," he said.

Buti Mkonza, chairperson of SANTACO said the programme would be launched at different ranks across the province.

Source:https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/south-africa/2020-05-07-randburg-taxi-rankbecomes-first-taxi-rank-to-receive-sanitising-booth/ Accessed June 25, 2020

Answer 1

a modal verb that expresses necessity or possibility.

Examples from the passage

1. Will: demonstrates that the province is expected to adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines.
2. Should: expresses the expectations (give advice) and consequences of the government's actions.
3. Would: to request or offer also to talk about hypotheses