Q30Comprehension2 Marks1 Sep 2024
Passage
Fill in the blanks in List A with the most contextually appropriate modal verbs in List B. Refer to the table below for options and contexts. List A List B (i) Rumor was that he ________ run for sheriff when the present one retired. Context: To express speculative possibility with a great degree of uncertainty. [a] May (ii) They ________ get a ride on the milk truck. Context: To show an opportunity [b] Could (iii) You ________ have let me know. Context: To talk about ability in the past. [c] Ought to (iv) You ________ go to the doctor. Context: To advise someone about the ideal course of action. [d] Might (v) No part of this text ________ be reproduced. Context: To give or deny permission in a formal sense. [e] Can
No part of this text ________ be reproduced. Context: To give or deny permission in a formal sense.