Table 8 Values of modality

Readiness

will

can

I would like

could

I want to

would

I’m pleased to

I look forward to

I’m happy to

Percentage

28.1 %

11.1 %

0 %

39.2 %

Obligation

must

can

have to

should

could

be requested

we expect to

will

be obliged

would

be urged

look forward to

I/We need you to

be suggested

be compulsory

I hope

be in need of

definitely

it is best

it is perfect

Percentage

9.4 %

6.6 %

9.1 %

25.1 %

Probability

will

can

might

I know

may

could

I believe

I think

I hope

I trust

hopefully

certainly

it’s possible

Percentage

16.4 %

8.3 %

8.5 %

33.2 %

usuality

always, never

normally, usually, often, in general

-

Percentage

0.8 %

1.2 %

0 %

2 %

TOTAL

56 %

27 %

17 %

100 %