Question 51
In the following sentence, fill in the blank with the most appropriate modal verb.
The junior employee told her boss: “I think we ________ confirm the hotel rooms now”.
Would
Are
Will
Could
Question 51: In the following sentence, fill in the blank with the mo…
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Could
Question 51 of 65 in the IIT Madras BS English II (English 2) End Term paper sat on 7 Aug 2022, in the May 2022 term (IIT M FOUNDATION DIPLOMA ENDTERM QPD1 07 Aug 2022 IBA NS). It carries 1 mark.
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