Fill in the blank with the suitable modal from the options given below:
The guard is about to blow his whistle. You ______ get on the train now, or you will be left behind on the platform.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → had better
Complete sentence: The guard is about to blow his whistle. You had better get on the train now, or you will be left behind on the platform. “Or you will be left behind” shows the bad result.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) would rather | what the speaker prefers | I would rather read a book than watch TV. |
| (2) ought | always followed by to | We ought to respect the views of others. |
| (3) used to | a past habit that has stopped | I used to travel to school by tonga. |
| (4) had better (answer) | had better + base verb (the simple form, like go or eat): strong advice that often warns of a bad result | You had better finish your homework before Papa comes home. |