Fill in the blank with the appropriate modal :
I ____________ like to make this point clear to my listeners:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → would
Complete sentence: I would like to make this point clear to my listeners. The speaker politely states a wish to make the point clear to the listeners.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) might | Might expresses a weak possibility. "I might like to" makes the speaker unsure of his own wish. | It might rain later. |
| (2) must | Must expresses obligation or necessity. One cannot be obliged to "like", so "I must like to" is wrong. | You must carry your identity card. |
| (3) would (answer) | Would like to is the polite way of saying want to. | I would like to thank all the teachers. |
| (4) may | May expresses permission or possibility. It does not form the polite wish "would like". | You may leave now. |