GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
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Question
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What is the function of the modal verb “can’t” in this sentence? “You can’t wear jeans at work. Men have to wear a suit and a tie.”
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impossibility
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prohibition
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possibility
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The modal verb can shows whether or not the subject is able to do something, such as perform an action or demonstrate an ability. Likewise, the negative form, cannot or can’t, shows that the subject is unable to do something.
Detailed explanation-2: -In academic writing, modal verbs are most frequently used to indicate logical possibility and least frequently used to indicate permission.
Detailed explanation-3: -The modal ‘can’ is a commonly used modal verb in English. It is used to express; ability, opportunity, a request, to grant permission, to show possibility or impossibility.
Detailed explanation-4: -Prohibition. We use can’t and mustn’t to show that something is prohibited – it is not allowed.
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