Question

I can hear voices
Identify the modal auxiliary and state what it denotes

Answer 1

Answer:

modal auxiliary- can

function- ability

Answer 2

The modal auxiliary is 'can' and it denotes 'ability'.

* Modals are helping verbs which are used along with the main verb to denote capability, possibility, permission, request, ability, etc.

* Some of the examples of modals are would, will, can, could, should, shall, etc.

* Here, 'can' is the helping verb to the main verb 'hear'.