Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Modal

Question:

Match the functions in List - I with the correct modals in List - II.

List - I

List – II

(A)

Wish

(I)

Could 

(B)

Ability

(II)

May

(C) 

Polite request

(III) 

Must

(D)

Determination 

(IV)

Can

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Options:

(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)

(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

Correct Answer:

(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

Explanation:

The correct answer is (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III).

Here's why:

  • (A) Wish: This expresses a desire that is unlikely to happen, so it best matches "May", which indicates possibility but not certainty.
  • (B) Ability: This refers to having the capacity to do something, which aligns with "Can", the modal for present and future ability.
  • (C) Polite request: This asks for something in a respectful way, making "Could" the perfect choice. It's a more tentative and indirect form of "Can" for requests.
  • (D) Determination: This expresses resolve and commitment, which best matches "Must". It emphasizes the speaker's intention and leaves no room for doubt.