Fill in the blank with the suitable modal from the options given below:
______ you mind lowering the volume of the TV? I have a test tomorrow morning.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Would
Complete sentence: Would you mind lowering the volume of the TV? I have a test tomorrow morning. The words “mind lowering” are the clue. Only “would” is used before “you mind” in a request.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Could | a polite request with the base verb, not with “mind” + verb-ing | Could you open the gate for me? |
| (2) Would (answer) | Would you mind + verb-ing: asks someone politely to do something | Would you mind closing the window, please? |
| (3) Shall | used with I and we to offer or suggest something | Shall we take a short break now? |
| (4) Must | a duty or necessity | Players must reach the ground by 7 a.m. |