Match the functions in List - I with the correct modals in List - II.
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List - I |
List – II |
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(A) |
Wish |
(I) |
Could |
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(B) |
Ability |
(II) |
May |
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(C) |
Polite request |
(III) |
Must |
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(D) |
Determination |
(IV) |
Can |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Wish | (II) May | May placed before the subject expresses a wish or prayer. | May you live long! |
| (B) Ability | (IV) Can | Can expresses present ability. | She can play the sitar. |
| (C) Polite request | (I) Could | Could makes a request more polite than can. | Could you please pass the salt? |
| (D) Determination | (III) Must | Must expresses a firm resolve or strong obligation the speaker sets on himself. | I must finish this project, whatever it takes. |