Question 35
Fill in the blanks in List A with the most contextually appropriate modal verbs in List B.
| List A | List B |
|---|---|
| (i) Rumor was that he _____ run for sheriff when the present one retired.<br>Context: To express speculative possibility with a great degree of uncertainty. | [a] May |
| (ii) They _____ get a ride on the milk truck.<br>Context: To show an opportunity | [b] Could |
| (iii) You _____ have let me through.<br>Context: To talk about ability in the past. | [c] Ought to |
| (iv) You _____ go to the doctor.<br>Context: To advise someone about the ideal course of action. | [d] Might |
| (v) No part of this text _____ be reproduced.<br>Context: To give or deny permission in a formal sense. | [e] Can |
Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.
No part of this text _____ be reproduced.
Context: To give or deny permission in a formal sense.
May
Could
Ought to
Might
Can