Grammar: Word classes: Verbs: Verb formation
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Modal auxiliary verbs (can, could) | |
Semi-modal verbs
Here is a list of semi-modal verbs. Note that they all convey the basic meaning of obligation:
| necessity | advice |
| have to | had better |
| have got to | |
| gotta [very informal] |
We use semi-modal verbs mainly in informal speech. Here is a character in a story:
MegaMonster yawned loudly. "I have to get some sleep!"
semi-modal verb
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