... function, and involve explicit one or more Evidential modal markers which have been mentioned as Evidential modal adverbs and adjectives, Evidential modal nouns, and Evidential modal lexical verbs ... summary of the study in relation to modality, epistemic modality in general, and Evidential modal markers in particular Some implications relevant are brought forward for learners of English and ... act we are saying something, while in the illocutionary act we are doing something answering a question, announcing a verdict, giving a warning or making a promise These ideas are on the basis...