Question

In the following sentences, fill in the blanks with appropriate semi-modals from
the box given below.
(be able to)(ought to)(have to)(would rather)(had better)

1.There_____be a law against people who spit on the road.
2.she _____have faith in herself.
3.I _____wait here than yet wet in the rain.
4.You should _____find the house if you follow my instructions.
5.I _____learn English to improve my career prospects.
6.You _____inform your parents about the delay.
climb the mountain though he had a wooden leg.
8.Will you____manage on your own?
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Answer 1

Answer:

1. would rather

2. would rather

3. have to

4. be able to

5. have to

6. would rather

8. ought to

Answer 2

Answer:

1:- would rather

2:-be able to

3:- ought to

4:- be able to

5:-had better

6:-have to

7:-be able to

Explanation:

Semi-auxiliaries include be about to, be able to, be going to, be likely to, be supposed to, had better, have to, ought to, used to, and would rather. Some are followed by an infinitive; others by a zero infinitive.Also known as a semi-modal or a lexical auxiliary.