Question

18. Fill in the blanks with the modal verbs as per the instructions given in brackets:? a. We _________ aim at noble goals. (Desirability)? b. You _________ leave the office early today. (Permission)? c. He has sent the message that he __________ be late. (Possibility)? d. She _________ tell her father the whole truth. (Absence of Courage)? e. _______ I stay here tonight?? said the stranger. (Polite request)? f. I _________ run a mile when I was young. (Ability in the past)

Answer 1

a. should
b. may
c. can
d. can't
e. may
f. could

Answer 2

 a . We should aim at noble goals. (Desirability)? b. You may leave the office early today. (Permission)? c. He has sent the message that he might be late. (Possibility)? d. She can not tell her father the whole truth. (Absence of Courage)? e. can I stay here tonight?? said the stranger. (Polite request)? f. I could run a mile when I was young. (Ability in the past)