A Bayesian probabilistic analysis of the use of English modal verbs in L2 writing: Focusing on L1 influence and topic effects

Modal verbs, with their multifaceted semantic nuances and varied grammatical configurations, present notable challenges for L2 learners and regularly intrigue L2 researchers. This study attempts to investigate and compare how English modal verbs are used by L2 learners from different L1 backgrounds....

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Main Authors: Fatih Ünal Bozdağ, Gareth Morris, Junhua Mo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-04-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024047327