Select the most appropriate modal to complete the sentence:
In my school days, the newspaper boy ______ throw the paper over our gate at six every morning.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → would
Complete sentence: In my school days, the newspaper boy would throw the paper over our gate at six every morning. The clues are “In my school days” and “every morning”. They show a repeated past action.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) will | the future | The new canteen will open after the Diwali break. |
| (2) would (answer) | would + base verb (the simple form, like go or eat): a past habit, an action that happened again and again | Every Sunday, Papa would take us to the lake for a boat ride. |
| (3) shall | used with “I” or “we” to make an offer or suggestion | Shall I make some tea? |
| (4) must | necessity or duty | You must finish your homework before dinner. |