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Modality shows how sure we are of something or how regularly something happens. We can use it in our writing to make our arguments and explanations more persuasive. Look how the highlighted words change the meaning of the sentence.
People say nasty things about pirates.
Can you find the 15 examples of modality in the text below?
Pirates deserve more sympathy. People always talk about the bad things pirates do, but no one ever thinks about how difficult life is being a pirate
Firstly, pirates work very hard. Most adults get about four weeks holiday a year. However, pirates rarely get holidays because they are too busy stealing treasure.
Secondly, life as a pirate is extremely stressful. Pirates constantly worry about keeping their treasure safe, escaping from the law, and who they will rob next. Furthermore, no one ever invites them onto their boat to relax over a cup of tea.
Finally, many pirates have disabilities. Pirates often get injured at work and end up with a peg leg, eye patch or even a hook as a hand. Usually, a person with a disability gets some extra help or even just a little sympathy, but pirates don’t get anything.
As you can see, life is very hard as a pirate. They work hard, get very stressed, and often have to live with a disability. Pirates must get more support!
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