≫No, if we're sure that he's hiding somewhere, we might say 'he may be hiding anywhere' if we fear so.
-If we're sure ..
Quote , “ MAY is used both epistemically and deontically. When used epistemically , MAY express UNCERTAIN possibility “ , close quote .
- And how does the “ uncertain possiblity'' goes with your “ if we're sure “ here ?
it concerns a different sentence. We may know he's somewhere but we may also know that not everywhere is a good hiding place. Then we can't say 'he may be hiding anywhere'.
>In our example 'may' is undubitably epistemic , not deontic.
indubitably.
>Whatever the case, we can round it out that “ he can be hiding' is possible
( on your “being able to hide anywhere “ or “suspect's ability" condition)
My condition was tenuous and cannot be used to make any definitive conclusions.
And to refute my own argument with the following formal explanation:
Quote, “ However, modal auxiliaries do not always express MODALITY :
'Linford can run 100 yards in nine seconds", here CAN is used in a factual statement about ability “ close quote (Carl Bache )
That's a perfect example of dynamic modality. You used that term in your previous quotation. Know your terminology.
P.S. na dwoje babka ... - you want the examples , huh ? maybe they're somewhere in real life ,I don't know ,
Do they give any examples in that book you quoted from previously?
And Engee is more of a match grammar-wise than you.