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Structure: ‘Modals 3’

Modals and probability We previously said that all modals express a level of probability. This week we look at what that level of probability is related…

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Video: ‘Farnborough 2016 – day 4’

This week’s video reports on everything Farnborough related from a Boeing perspective. Don’t forget to follow along with the public show starting tomorrow! Try to answer…

Structure

Structure: ‘Modals 2’

Uses of modal verbs Modal verbs express at least two meanings. All modals relate to probability, and then each modal has it’s own separate meaning. These…

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