Question

Q1. Fill in the blanks using appropriate modals:
Ram is a wonderful singer. He (a)......sing in different
languages. I think he (b)....... participate in reality
shows. These shows (c)...... get him a chance to sing in
movies. As a child of three years, he (d)....... impress the
listeners with his melodious voice. But what is the use of
good singing. if it (e) ..... give you bread and butter.​

Answer 1

Ram is a wonderful singer. He (a) can sing in different languages. I think he (b) should participate in reality shows. These shows (c) will get him a chance to sing in movies. As a child of three years, he (d) can impress the listeners with his melodious voice. But what is the use of good singing if it (e) can't give you bread and butter.

Answers -

(a) can

(b) should

(c) will

(d) can

(e) can't

$\star$ Modals:

They express the mods of the custom of the action expressed in the principal verb.

Examples - Can, could, may, might, will, shall, ought to, have, has, etc.

So,

• Can -  

It expresses the ability, capability, to show possibility.

Example - He can lift 5 kg

(It says that he has that power to lift 50 kg)

The negative form of can is can't/cannot-

• Should -

It expresses duty, opinion, takes, or give advice or some suggestions.

So, Ram has the ability to sing well so he should participate in reality shows. (Opinion)

• Will -

It is used to express an imaginary condition. Also, to express a wish.

So, we are imagining that Ram's singing can take him to sing in movies.

Answer 2

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languages. I think he (b). .$\color{orange} {} should$. participate in reality

shows. These shows (c) $\color{yellow} {} will$. get him a chance to sing in

movies. As a child of three years, he (d).$\color{pink} {} can$ impress the

listeners with his melodious voice. But what is the use of

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a). can

b). should

c).will

d).can

e). didn't