Question

Expressing certainty and expressing obligation

Answer 1

Answer:

1. EXPRESSING OBLIGATION

A.) Obligations can be strong that indicating rules or necessities Eg. Need to, must and have to.

Examples :

a) You must do your homework.

b) You need to apologize to Charles for breaking his glass.

c) Anne has to pay for the ride.

B.) An obligation can also be weak expressing an advice Eg. Should, Ought to

Examples :

a) You should finish your homework before going to bed.

b) You ought to write a letter of Thanksgiving whenever you receive assistance.

2) EXPRESSING CERTAINTY

The following words can be used to express certainty : sure, certain, convinced, know and no doubt.

Examples :

A) I am sure he is an honest man.

B) I am certain Anne will arrive on time.

C) I know Imelda will do the report.

D) I am convinced that he is up to the task.

E) I have no doubt that the class will do well in the coming exams.

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