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Modal verbs for assumptions and hearsay (Er muss krank sein, Er soll reich sein)
Modal verbs don't only express obligation or ability; they also show how sure we are about something, or that we heard it from others: 'Er muss krank sein.' (He must be ill, I'm almost sure.) 'Er soll sehr reich sein.' (He's said to be very rich.) This subjective use is very common in B2 reading and listening texts, in the news and in everyday speech.
INTRODUCTION
Modal verbs don't only express obligation or ability; they also show how sure we are about something, or that we heard it from others: 'Er muss krank sein.' (He must be ill, I'm almost sure.) 'Er soll sehr reich sein.' (He's said to be very rich.) This subjective use is very common in B2 reading and listening texts, in the news and in everyday speech.
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