Answer to Question #206694 in English for MOKGADI RASEALA

Question

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-rank-

becomes-first-taxi-rank-to-receive-sanitising-booth/ Accessed June 25, 2020

Answer 1

The modal verbs in the text include;

Should- This has been used severally in the text and the purpose is to give advise to the readers.

would- This has been used to indicate an offer where the speaker says the program would be launched in different ranks.