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Old 14-Feb-2008, 18:40
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Default model verbs

Please what are the difficulties that face ESL learners when they study model verbs?

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Default Re: model verbs

If their language handles the concepts differently, it can be confusing. Also, modals have so many uses that it's easy to get them wrong.

Ifyou click on these links, you'll see just how many discussions there have been on them:
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