Question

C. Fill in the blanks with correct modals expressing the notions given in brackets:
1. When the National Anthem is played, all ……………… stand in attention. (command)
2. He said it …………… rain. (possibility)
3. …………… you give me your vehicle? (request)
4. You …….. remain on leave tomorrow. (permission)
5. The clouds are low. It ………….. rain. (probability)
6. She …………. be in the library. (weak possibility)
7. She ………… .. be in the library. (strong possibility)
8. The traitor ………….. be immediately hanged. (command)
9. …………. I make a call from your mobile? (request)
10. You …. be there at 10 a.m. (obligation)
11. The new taxation policy …………. be in favor of the cottage industries. (probability)
12. The office is going to be closed. Now you ………….. go. (permission)
13. The students ………….. attempt at least five questions in all. (obligation)
14. No soldier ………….. apply for leave during war time. (command)
15. The water harvesting project solve the problem of drinking water in rural areas. (probability)

Answer 1

Answer:

1.members

2.may be

3.please

4.can

5.may

6.always

7.may

8.it

9.can

10.must

11.it

12.can

13.can

14.c can't

15.