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Choose the correct modal verb and fill in     the blanks.
I think that sign means we ________ enter the building. Look, there's a security guard too.
  • a)
    won't
  • b)
    have to
  • c)
    mustn't
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Flembe Academy answered
Answer: CExplanation:In this context, the correct modal verb is "mustn't." The sentence should be:- I think that sign means we mustn't enter the building. Look, there's a security guard too."Mustn't" is used here because it indicates that it is prohibited or not allowed to enter the building. The presence of the sign and the security guard reinforces this idea.

Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb.
We _________ go to the concert if the rain stops. We don't know for sure.
  • a)
    mustn't
  • b)
    might
  • c)
    have to
  • d)
    wouldn't
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Udexy Coaching Center answered
Answer: B: mightExplanation:- The sentence is about a possibility or uncertainty, which is best expressed using the modal verb "might."- "Mustn't" implies a prohibition or something that is not allowed.- "Have to" indicates an obligation or necessity.- "Wouldn't" is used to express a refusal or a hypothetical situation in the past.

Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb.
The rock band _________play very well last year. Now they are much better.
  • a)
    must
  • b)
    couldn't
  • c)
    can
  • d)
    should
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepak Iyer answered
Answer: B
Explanation:
  • The correct modal verb for this sentence is 'couldn't'.
  • The sentence talks about the rock band's inability to play well last year.
  • 'Couldn't' is the past negative form of 'can' and it expresses the inability or incapability in the past.
  • So, the complete sentence is: "The rock band couldn't play very well last year. Now they are much better."

Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb.
You _________ eat more vegetables.
  • a)
    should
  • b)
    might
  • c)
    may
  • d)
    could
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Clifford Academy answered
Answer: a. ExplanationThe correct modal verb to use in this context is "should." Here's why:- Should: This modal verb is used to give advice or make recommendations. In this case, the sentence is suggesting that it would be beneficial for the person to eat more vegetables.- Might: This modal verb is used to express possibility or uncertainty. It does not fit in this context, as the sentence is intended to give advice, not to express possibility.- May: This modal verb is used to express permission or possibility. Like "might," it does not fit in this context, as the sentence is intended to give advice.- Could: This modal verb is used to express ability or possibility. While it might seem like a potential option, "should" is more appropriate for giving advice or making a recommendation.Therefore, the correct sentence is: "You should eat more vegetables."

Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb.
I _________ like to buy the same television for my house.
  • a)
    could
  • b)
    must
  • c)
    would
  • d)
    have to
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Flembe Academy answered
Answer:
C: would
Explanation:
  • The sentence is talking about a preference or desire to buy the same television for the house.
  • In this context, the most appropriate modal verb is "would," which is used to express a preference or polite request.
  • Option A, "could," indicates possibility or ability, which is not suitable for this sentence.
  • Option B, "must," implies obligation or necessity, which is also not suitable in this case.
  • Option D, "have to," is used to indicate a strong obligation or requirement, which is not the intended meaning of the sentence.

Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb.
He _____________ passed easily if only he'd spent a bit more time revising.
  • a)
    could have
  • b)
    would have
  • c)
    must have
  • d)
    might have
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Learnever Education answered
Answer: BExplanation:The correct modal verb to use in this sentence is "would have." The sentence is talking about a hypothetical situation where the person could have passed easily if they had spent more time revising. The structure "would have" is used to talk about unreal or hypothetical past situations. The sentence with the correct modal verb:- He would have passed easily if only he'd spent a bit more time revising.

Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb.
_________ I have more cheese on my sandwich?
  • a)
    Must
  • b)
    Could
  • c)
    Would
  • d)
    Have to 
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Flembe Academy answered
Answer: B. CouldExplanation:- The correct modal verb for this sentence is "could" because it is used to make polite requests.- "Must" is used to express a strong obligation or necessity, which is not suitable for this context.- "Would" can be used to make polite requests as well, but it is typically used in hypothetical situations or when asking about preferences.- "Have to" is used to express a strong obligation, similar to "must", which is also not appropriate for this context.

Choose the correct modal verb and fill in     the blanks.
I left my purse at home. Lily, ________ you lend me ten dollars?
  • a)
    may
  • b)
    could
  • c)
    shouldn't
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Flembe Academy answered
The correct answer is B: could.Explanation:In this sentence, the speaker is asking for a favor from Lily, so the appropriate modal verb to use is "could." It is a polite way to ask for help or request something. The sentence should be:- I left my purse at home. Lily, could you lend me ten dollars?The other options are not suitable for this context:A: may - This modal verb is used to ask for permission or express possibility. It is not commonly used for asking favors like in this situation.C: shouldn't - This modal verb is used to express something that is not advisable or recommended. It does not fit the context of asking for a favor.D: none of these - Since "could" (option B) is the correct answer, this option is not applicable.

Choose the correct modal verb and fill in the blanks.
It's wet and windy outside today. You ________ go out without an umbrella.
  • a)
    shouldn't
  • b)
    won't
  • c)
    don't have to
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Clifford Academy answered
Answer: A. shouldn'tExplanation:- In this sentence, the correct modal verb is "shouldn't" because it expresses a piece of advice or a recommendation.- "Shouldn't" is used to say that something is not a good idea or is not appropriate in a particular situation.
In the given sentence:
  • It's wet and windy outside today, so going out without an umbrella is not a good idea.
  • Therefore, the correct modal verb to use is "shouldn't" (You shouldn't go out without an umbrella).

Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb.
_________ I have a coffee, please?
  • a)
    Must
  • b)
    Have to
  • c)
    May
  • d)
    Would
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Clifford Academy answered
Explanation:
The correct modal verb for this sentence is "May."
  • Must: This modal verb is used to express necessity or obligation. In this context, it would sound too demanding.
  • Have to: Similar to "must," this modal verb also expresses necessity or obligation, making it inappropriate for a polite request.
  • May: This modal verb is used to ask for permission or make a polite request, making it the most suitable choice for this sentence.
  • Would: Although "would" can be used to make polite requests, it is not a modal verb and would not fit the sentence structure in this case.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "May I have a coffee, please?"

Choose the correct modal verb and fill in the blanks.
Lindsay watched the movie in French and ________ understand very much of it.
  • a)
    didn't have to
  • b)
    can't
  • c)
    couldn't
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Clifford Academy answered
Correct Answer:
  • C: "couldn't"
Explanation:
  • In this sentence, Lindsay is talking about her inability to understand the movie in French.
  • The correct modal verb to express inability or impossibility is "couldn't."
  • Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Lindsay watched the movie in French and couldn't understand very much of it."

Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb.
The passengers _________wear their seat belts at all times.
  • a)
    could
  • b)
    must
  • c)
    can
  • d)
    may
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepak Iyer answered
Answer: B: mustExplanation:In this context, the correct modal verb is "must" because it indicates a strong obligation or necessity for passengers to wear their seat belts at all times. The other options do not convey the same level of obligation:- could: This modal verb implies possibility but does not express a strong obligation.- can: This modal verb indicates ability or permission, but not necessarily a requirement.- may: This modal verb suggests permission or possibility, but does not convey a strong obligation.So, the correct sentence would be: "The passengers must wear their seat belts at all times."

Choose the correct modal verb and fill in the blanks.
You look very confused by the homework, Clive. ________ I help you?
  • a)
    will
  • b)
    can
  • c)
    must
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Clifford Academy answered
Answer: B. canExplanation:- In this context, the speaker is offering help to Clive, who appears to be confused by the homework.- The modal verb "can" is used to express ability or the possibility of performing an action.- Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "You look very confused by the homework, Clive. Can I help you?"Other modal verbs:- A: "will" is used to express a future action, not a possibility or offer of help.- C: "must" is used to express obligation or necessity, not an offer of help.- D: "none of these" is not applicable since "can" is the correct modal verb in this context.

Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb.
The boys _________wake up earlier than 7:30 am. They have class at 8:00 am.
  • a)
    would
  • b)
    can't
  • c)
    could
  • d)
    have to
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Udexy Coaching Center answered
Answer: D
Explanation:
  • The boys have class at 8:00 am, so they need to wake up earlier than 7:30 am to make it on time.
  • The modal verb "have to" expresses necessity or obligation, making it the most appropriate choice.
  • Option A "would" indicates a possibility or a preference, but not an obligation.
  • Option B "can't" is a negative form of "can" and indicates impossibility, which is not the intended meaning.
  • Option C "could" indicates a possibility or an ability, not an obligation.

Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb.
She _______________ to lunch. She usually goes at this time.
  • a)
    must go
  • b)
    should go
  • c)
    should have gone
  • d)
    must have gone
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Clifford Academy answered
Answer:
D: must have gone
Explanation:
  • The sentence is talking about an assumption or probability that the person has already gone to lunch.
  • The verb "must have gone" is used to show that we are almost sure about the past action or event (going to lunch).
  • Option A "must go" is incorrect because it indicates an obligation or necessity, not an assumption.
  • Option B "should go" is incorrect because it indicates a suggestion, not an assumption.
  • Option C "should have gone" is incorrect because it indicates a regret or something that was supposed to happen in the past but did not, which is not the context of the sentence.

Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb.
You _________ smoke near children.
  • a)
    have to
  • b)
    may
  • c)
    shouldn't
  • d)
    couldn't
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Udexy Coaching Center answered
Correct Answer:
  • C: shouldn't
Explanation:
  • The correct modal verb in this case is "shouldn't" because it expresses a recommendation or advice not to perform an action.
  • "Have to" is used for expressing obligation, "may" is used for expressing permission, and "couldn't" is used for expressing impossibility or inability, which are not suitable in this context.

Choose the correct modal verb and fill in     the blanks.
The company ________ go bankrupt if they don't find a lot of money quickly!
  • a)
    should
  • b)
    shouldn't
  • c)
    might
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Shambavi menon answered
Modal Verbs

Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that express the speaker's attitude towards the action or state expressed by the main verb.

The modal verbs include- can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, and would.

Modal verbs are used to express varying degrees of possibility, ability, permission, obligation, and advice.

Explanation

In the given sentence, the verb 'go bankrupt' refers to a possible future event. The sentence suggests that if the company does not find a lot of money quickly, it might go bankrupt.

The correct modal verb to express this possibility is 'might.' 'Should' expresses obligation, 'shouldn't' expresses prohibition, and 'none of these' is not the correct option as one of the modal verbs is required to complete the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C' - might.

Conclusion

Modal verbs are essential in communicating the speaker's attitude towards the main verb's action or state. In the given sentence, the correct modal verb to express the possibility of the company going bankrupt is 'might.'

Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb.
It ____________ be ready by Friday, as long as we don't have any unexpected problems.
  • a)
    may
  • b)
    might
  • c)
    should
  • d)
    must
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Udexy Coaching Center answered
Answer: C. shouldExplanation:- The correct modal verb for this sentence is "should" because it indicates a probability or expectation that something will happen, as long as certain conditions are met (in this case, no unexpected problems).- "May" and "might" suggest a greater level of uncertainty, while "must" implies an obligation or necessity, which is not the intended meaning in this context.- Therefore, the complete sentence would be: "It should be ready by Friday, as long as we don't have any unexpected problems."

Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb.
Sorry I'm late, I ____________ drop the kids off at school.
  • a)
    must
  • b)
    must have
  • c)
    had to
  • d)
    should have
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Learnever Education answered
Answer: C
Explanation:
  • The correct modal verb for this sentence is "had to."
  • "Had to" is used when someone needs to do something out of necessity or obligation.
  • In this case, the speaker is late because they were obligated to drop off their kids at school.

Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb.
It was her birthday yesterday. We _______________ got her a card. I feel awful.
  • a)
    had to
  • b)
    must have
  • c)
    should
  • d)
    should have
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Clifford Academy answered
Answer:
D: should have
Explanation:
  • The sentence is discussing a past event (her birthday) and expressing regret for not doing something (buying a card).
  • The modal verb "should have" is used to indicate that something was expected or required but did not happen in the past.
  • Therefore, "should have" is the correct modal verb to use in this sentence.

Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb.
It ________________ been a great party if a few more people had come.
  • a)
    would have
  • b)
    should have
  • c)
    must have
  • d)
    might have
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Learnever Education answered
Answer:
A: would have
Explanation:
  • The correct modal verb in this case is "would have".
  • "Would have" is used to express a conditional situation in the past that did not happen.
  • In the given sentence, the party could have been great if more people had come, but they did not, so it is a conditional situation that did not happen, making "would have" the appropriate choice.

Choose the correct modal verb and fill in the blanks.
When he was young, he ________ swim very well. He won medals and championships!
  • a)
    had to
  • b)
    can
  • c)
    could
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Naveen Yadav answered
Explanation:
When he was young, he ________ swim very well. He won medals and championships!

The correct answer is option 'C' - could.

Explanation:
- The word "could" is a modal verb that indicates ability or possibility in the past.
- In the given sentence, the action of swimming well is described in the past tense.
- The use of "could" suggests that the person had the ability to swim well in the past.
- The sentence also mentions that the person won medals and championships, which further supports the idea that he had the skill to swim well.

Example:
- When he was young, he could swim very well. He won medals and championships!
- This sentence implies that the person had the ability to swim well in the past and achieved success in swimming competitions.

Other options:
- The option 'A' - had to, suggests that the person was required to swim well. However, this does not fit the context of the sentence as it does not explain why he won medals and championships.
- The option 'B' - can, is incorrect because it indicates present ability, not past ability.
- The option 'D' - none of these, is incorrect because the correct answer is option 'C' - could.

Choose the correct modal verb and fill in the blanks.
________ you go already? You only arrived an hour ago!
  • a)
    must
  • b)
    should
  • c)
    can
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Nilotpal Chawla answered
The correct modal verb to fill in the blank is "must."

Explanation:

The modal verb "must" is used to express obligation or necessity. In this sentence, the speaker is expressing surprise or disbelief that the person is already leaving, considering they only arrived an hour ago. The use of "must" emphasizes the unexpectedness of the action.

Let's break down the options:

a) "must" - This is the correct answer. It conveys the surprise or disbelief that the person is already leaving.

b) "should" - This option expresses a suggestion or recommendation. It does not convey surprise or disbelief in this context.

c) "can" - This option expresses ability or permission. It does not convey surprise or disbelief in this context.

d) "none of these" - This option is incorrect, as "must" is the correct modal verb to use in this sentence.

In conclusion, the correct modal verb to fill in the blank is "must" because it conveys surprise or disbelief at the person leaving so soon after arriving.

Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb.
She _______________ to lunch. She usually goes at this time.
  • a)
    must go
  • b)
    should go
  • c)
    should have gone
  • d)
    must have gone
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepak Iyer answered
Answer: D. Must have gone
  • The correct modal verb for this sentence is "must have gone."
  • This is because the statement is trying to express a strong assumption or probability about something that has already happened.
  • "Must have gone" indicates that the speaker is quite certain that she has already gone to lunch based on the usual timing of her lunch break.

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