Developmental Patterns of English Modal Verbs in the Writings of Chinese Learners of English: A Corpus-based Approach

This study aims to examine how Chinese learners develop in their use and misuse of English modal verbs from Grade 7 to 9. Specifically, it examines form-function connections and explores the factors behind learners’ development. The main focus is on the modal verbs can, could, will, would, must, and...

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Main Author: Lexi Xiaoduo Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2022-12-01
Series:Cogent Education
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/2331186X.2022.2050457