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05-Nov-2007, 18:52

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Modals

Why do some modals (which ones) combine to form double modals while other do not?

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06-Nov-2007, 10:44

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Re: Modals

They're mostly found in regional variations; guides usually have them down as non-standard: DOUBLE MODAL AUXILIARIES. The Columbia Guide to Standard American English. 1993

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