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MODAL QUESTION
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monder78
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MODAL QUESTION
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Which option would you put in the following sentence "Caroline may ... go away next week. The sentence was taken from a grammar book .You are supposed to put the right form of either must or have to . The only one which I can think of is may be able , but it comes from can. Cheers in advance
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29 Sep 2014
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douglas
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...may have to go away...
(may and must never go together as far as I can recall)
it could be that her company is making her go somewhere (for example).
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29 Sep 2014
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Peter Hardy
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Douglas recalled it right: Modals don �t go together. Hence, your answer is �have to �. Meaning: It �s not sure, but there are signs in the air she may have to go away. I may have to do some more work, but I don �t know yet. It depends on my boss and other circumstances. Hope this helps. Peter
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29 Sep 2014
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Zora
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Have to is not really a true modal verb. It is a semi-modal. That is why it is the correct option. Two modals cannot go together. However, a modal and a semi-modal verb can.
I hope that helps explain why one is correct and the other isn�t. |
29 Sep 2014
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