III. DESCRIPTIVE/INTERPRETIVE FUNCTION OF MODALS: DESCRIPTIONS FROM THE SPEAKER'S POINT OF VIEW (OPINION)

4. Modals of Ability

4.1 Describing Ability

In addition to describing different levels of possibility, necessity, or probability, modals can be used to describe ability. When we describe ability, we use verbs to do so. However, it is still a description of the abilities of a person.