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Fill in the blanks with suitable modals given in brackets. 

1. My father works hard so that his family __________ live well. (should/ may) 

2. We __________ respect other’s sentiments. (ought to/ need to) 

3. Run fast lest you __________ miss the trophy. (would/ should) 

4. Raman __________ not sit before me. (dare/ need) 

5. I __________ go to the temple with my grandma when I was very young. (dare to/ used to)

6. A drunkard __________ drive. (need not/ must not)

7. One __________ be polite to one’s parents. (must/ will) 

8. __________ I take a dip in this river? (Could/ May) 

9. __________ I take your bicycle for two hours? (May/ Can) 

10. The man __________ appear before the court. (dare not/ must not) 

11. I __________ do this sum in seconds. (may/ can) 

12. We __________ keep our promises. (could/ must)

Answers:

1. My father works hard so that his family __________ live well. (should/ may)
 Ans. 
may

2. We __________ respect other’s sentiments. (ought to/ need to)
Ans. ought to

3. Run fast lest you __________ miss the trophy. (would/ should)
Ans. should

4. Raman __________ not sit before me. (dare/ need)
Ans. dare

5. I __________ go to the temple with my grandma when I was very young. (dare to/ used to)
Ans. used to

6. A drunkard __________ drive. (need not/ must not)
Ans. must not

7. One __________ be polite to one’s parents. (must/ will)
Ans. must

8. __________ I take a dip in this river? (Could/ May)
Ans. may

9. __________ I take your bicycle for two hours? (May/ Can) 
Ans. Can

10. The man __________ appear before the court. (dare not/ must not)
Ans. dare not

11. I __________ do this sum in seconds. (may/ can)
Ans. Can

12. We __________ keep our promises. (could/ must)
Ans. must

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1. What are modals in English grammar?
Ans. Modals are a type of auxiliary verb that express necessity, possibility, ability, permission, and other related meanings in English grammar. They are used to modify the main verb in a sentence.
2. How many modals are there in English?
Ans. There are nine modals in English: can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, and must. Each modal has its own specific usage and meaning.
3. What is the difference between "can" and "could"?
Ans. "Can" is used to express present ability or permission, while "could" is used to express past ability or permission. "Could" can also be used to express polite requests or suggestions.
4. Can modals be used in all tenses?
Ans. No, modals cannot be used in all tenses. They are only used in the present and past tense. For example, "can" is used in the present tense and "could" is used in the past tense.
5. How do modals change when used in negative or interrogative sentences?
Ans. Modals change in negative sentences by adding "not" after the modal verb. For example, "I can not swim." In interrogative sentences, modals are placed before the subject of the sentence. For example, "Can you swim?"
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