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English II · End Term · 13 Sept 2026 · May 2026 term

Question 62: Choose the correct modal verb to fill in the blank. See …

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Choose the correct modal verb to fill in the blank. See the hint or context provided and choose only the most appropriate option to fill the blank.
“_____ you be willing to step into a machine, be dematerialized, and then recomposed thousands of miles away?”
Context: To ask a polite and formal question about an imagined scenario with focus on intent and willingness

  1. A

    Would

  2. B

    Could

  3. C

    Shall

  4. D

    Will

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  • A

    Would

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Question 62 of 90 in the IIT Madras BS English II (English 2) End Term paper sat on 13 Sept 2026, in the May 2026 term (English2 13 Sep 26). It carries 1 mark.

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