Question

I thought he _ be at home fill in the blanks with suitable modal​

Answer 1

Answer:

would

Explanation:

I thought he would be at home.

Answer 2

would

Explanation:

Modals are auxiliary verbs and show the speaker's mood.

They are - can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would.

Examples include-

1. Could you help me [=politeness]
2. I shall contribute money for the carnival [=willingness]

Semi Modals or Quasi Modals include - need to, used to, dare to and ought to.

Examples include -

1. You need not come [=necessity]
2. I dare not face the principle [=challenge]
3. You ought to behave yourself [=obligation]