Answer to Question #206993 in English for Megan Strickland

Question

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

Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that indicate necessity or possibility. They include must, shall, might, can, could among others. They may be used to indicate demand, request, possibility, and belief.

The modal verbs used in the paragraph include;

will- it implies the possibility of strict measures of wearing a mask

should - implies the necessity to bar people from commuting.

Should - Implies the need for taxis to be kept clean.

Should - implies the need for taxis not to be carriers of the disease.