From: Recreating the image of Chan master Huineng: the roles of MOOD and MODALITY
Speech function | Type of intermediacy | Example of realization | |
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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. |