Analyze the five sentences below. For each sentence, (a) state whether the modal indicates recommendation…

Questão

Analyze the five sentences below. For each sentence, (a) state whether the modal indicates recommendation, necessity/obligation, or probability; (b) rewrite the sentence using a synonym (a modal or modal phrase) that preserves the original meaning. Sentences: 1) Students should arrive early to register. 2) All staff must complete the training by Friday. 3) Visitors have to show ID to enter the building. 4) There may be delays on the highway tomorrow. 5) She might have missed the bus and be late.

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Resposta esperada

Recommendation — "Students are advised to arrive early to register." 2) Obligation — "All staff are required to complete the training by Friday." 3) Obligation (external rule) — "Visitors are required to show ID to enter the building." 4) Probability (moderate) — "There could be delays on the highway tomorrow." 5) Probability (tentative) — "She may have missed the bus and be late."

Explicação

A análise das sentenças permite identificar a intenção do modal, seja ela de recomendar, indicar obrigação ou expressar probabilidade. As reescritas com sinônimos mantêm o significado original, demonstrando a flexibilidade da língua em transmitir a mesma ideia de diferentes formas. Essa prática é importante para o desenvolvimento da compreensão e uso adequado dos modais na comunicação.

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