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2.1.3 Modals of  Willingness



                                   Different modals are used to indicate varying
                                   degrees of willingness (high, mid and low)











                             The degree of willingness shows the speakers’

                             determination and commitment on something
                             in which it will be reflected on their actions









                Degree of Willingness                       Examples







                High  (strong willingness and high-  I will  complete my homework by
                ly committed)                               the end of the week





                Medium (partially determined)               I might be able to finish this home-
                                                            work this week.




                Low  ( existence of reasons for not  I want to complete my homework
                being able to do something)                 but there is too many of them.



























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