Question

fill the modals:-
1.She ..........speak three languages when she was twelve.
a.could
b.can
c.will
d.shall
e.Other:

2.What cannot be cured......be endured.
a.must
b.should
c.ought to
d.shall
e.Other:

3.I tried to solve the puzzle but I ..........not.
a.Must
b.should
c.ought to
d.Could
e.Other:

4.I..........return the books on time.
a.May
b.ought to
c.have to
d.Could
e.Other:​

Answer 1

1st ans can

2nd ans ought to

3rd ans could

4th ans have to

Answer 2

The answers are as follows:

1. a. could

2. a. must

3. d. could

4. c. have to

Modal Verbs

• Modal verbs refer to the verbs which indicate the possibility and probability of an event. It also shows requests, obligations, commands, and capabilities.

• 'Could' is used to show capabilities that one had in the past.

• 'Must' is used to show special obligations.

• 'Have to' refers to the obligation which needs to be fulfilled.