Table 7 Realisations of modality

Readiness

will

I would like

can

I want to

could

-

I am pleased to

would

I look forward to

-

I am happy to

Percentage

29.2 %

0 %

10 %

0 %

39.2 %

Probability

will

hopefully

I think

It is possible

can

certainly

I hope

may

I believe

might

I know

could

(I) trust

Percentage

22.5 %

0.8 %

9.7 %

0.2 %

33.2 %

Obligation

should

be suggested

I/We need you to

it is best

could

be requested

I look forward to

it is perfect

will

be obliged

We expect to

would

be urged

I hope

can

be recommended

must

be compulsory

have to

be in need of

definitely

Percentage

15.3 %

2.2 %

6.6 %

1 %

25.1 %

Usuality

-

always, normally

-

-

in general, etc.

Percentage

0 %

2 %

0 %

0 %

2 %

TOTAL

67 %

5 %

27 %

1 %

100 %