may I come in please? identify the modal auxiliary verb and state it's function
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may - permission
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function of my as modal auxiliary is permission.
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The modal auxiliary verb in the given sentence "may I come in please?" is "may." Its function is to seek permission or to make a request in a polite manner.
- In this case, "may" is used to ask for permission to enter a room or a space.
- Modal auxiliary verbs are a type of auxiliary verb that is used to express modality, which refers to the speaker's attitude towards the state or action described in the main verb. These verbs convey various meanings such as ability, permission, possibility, necessity, and obligation, among others.
- In the case of "may," it is used to express permission or to make a polite request. Other examples of modal auxiliary verbs include "can," "could," "should," "must," "will," and "might," among others. Understanding the function of modal auxiliary verbs can help in using them appropriately to convey the intended meaning in a sentence.
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