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Table 2 Speech function and MODALITY

From: Recreating the image of Chan master Huineng: the roles of MOOD and MODALITY

Speech function

Type of intermediacy

Example of realization

Proposition

Modalization

Probability

He may be an Australian.

He is possibly an Australian.

I think he is an Australian.

Usuality

He must walk when it is sunny.

He always walks when it is sunny.

Proposal

Modulation

Obligation

You should read the book.

You are required to read the book.

Inclination

I will read the book for you.

I want to read the book for you.