Question

The swimmer was tired but he _____ reach the shore before he collapsed.

(a) will
(b) could
(c) may
(d) must​

Answer 1

Answer:

may ,,,,,,

Explanation:

Cox there is possibility

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Answer 2

The swimmer was tired but he could reach the shore before he collapsed.

• The above sentence is given in simple past tense so the most suitable option for the above sentence will be future perfect but if it is in the past form then also partially correct.
• Option (a) 'will' is not the correct choice as we can see it as simple future tense.
• Same for options (c) and (d) as they are not in the future perfect.
• Now for option (b) 'could' is the only option left so it is the correct option as it is the past form of 'can', it would be better if the options include 'could have'.