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1. Identify the interpretation that can be assigned to the modal verb MUST in the following sentence: You must be a faithful friend
A) only an epistemic reading
B) only a deontic reading
C) both readings are possible depending on the larger context

Răspuns corect: C

2. Specify the modal effect triggered by the presence of the perfect infinitive after the modal verb in the sentence below:
You must be a faithful friend
A) a change from an epistemic to a deontic interpretation
B) a change from a deontic to an epistemic interpretation
C) no change in the interpretation of the modal

Răspuns corect: B

3. Identify the type of aspectual recategorization undergone by the underlined verb below:
He pushed the cart to the backyard
A) from a state into an activity
B) from an activity into an achievement
C) from an activity into an accomplishment

Răspuns corect: C

4. Identify the type of aspectual recategorization undergone by the underlined verb below:
He walked the dog out
A) from an activity into a state
B) from an accomplishment into an activity
C) from an activity into an accomplishment

Răspuns corect: C

5. Identify the type of aspectual recategorization undergone by the underlined verb below:
He composed the symphony last year
A) from an activity into an accomplishment
B) from an accomplishment into an activity
C) from an achievement into an accomplishment

Răspuns corect: A

6. Identify the type of aspectual recategorization undergone by the underlined verb below:
The ball rolled down the hill
A) from an accomplishment into an activity
B) from an activity into an accomplishment
C) from an achievement into an accomplishment

Răspuns corect: B

7. Specify the interpretation that can be assigned to the modal verb in the sentence below:
He may come later in the afternoon
A) only epistemic value
B) only deontic value
C) both interpretations depending on the larger context

Răspuns corect: C

8. Specify the interpretation that may be assigned to the modal verb in the sentence below:
We can meet one day after work
A) suggestion
B) request
C) ability

Răspuns corect: A

9. Which class of verbs is compatible with the modal verb CAN:
A) factive verbs
B) verbs of cognition
C) verbs of sentential attitude

Răspuns corect: B

10. Specify the interpretation of the modal verb CAN in the sentence below:
She can be awful at times
A) habitual reading
B) characteristic reading
C) generic reading

Răspuns corect: B

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