I got a C on my math test. I ________________ done better than that.(modal verb)
Answers
The appropriate modal verb to fill in the blank will be:
I got a C on my math test. I could have done better than that.
What is a modal verb?
- In the field of English grammar, modal verbs can be described as a kind of verbs which express likeliness, possibility or ability of something.
- Examples of modal verb include can, could, should etc.
- The modal verb 'could' shows the possibility of the occurrence of something and goes along with the statement above, hence we can use 'could have' to fill in the blank.
Answer:
The appropriate modal verb to fill in the blank will be: I got a C on my math test. I could have done better than that.
Explanation:
A modal verb is a type of verb that is used to signify modality - that is a chance, potential, permission, request, capability, tips, order, responsibility, or advice. Modal verbs constantly accompany the base (infinitive) form of another verb having semantic content.
The modal verbs usually used are can, may want to, may also, may, have to, will, would, shall, ought to, ought to, had higher, ought to, and now and again want or dare.
From the given alternatives, only the fourth alternative has a modal verb
"need to".
therefore, the choice "Her mother must realize what she is doing in Mumbai" has a modal verb.
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