Match the word to the definition. 1. archaeology
the languages of people or nationalities
2. linguistics
study of cities, artifacts, and customs of the ancient world
3. tongues
a phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be taken literally
4. idiom
dealing with language or the study of languages

1. tongues

the languages of people or nationalities

2. archaeology

study of cities, artifacts, and customs of the ancient world

3. idiom

a phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be taken literally

4. linguistics

dealing with language or the study of languages

modal adverbs are used to modify specific verbs that consist of a linking verb (verb of being) and sometimes another verb. examples of modal verbs include can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will and would.

modal auxiliary. an auxiliary verb characteristically used with other verbs to express mood, aspect, or tense. in english, the most common modal auxiliaries are can, could, may, might, must, ought, shall, should, will, and would. also called modal .