Fill in the blank with the most appropriate modal:
The sky is clear now, but the weather office says there is a small chance of a shower. It ______ drizzle in the evening.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → might
Complete sentence: The sky is clear now, but the weather office says there is a small chance of a shower. It might drizzle in the evening. The words “a small chance” show that rain is only a weak possibility.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) must | a strong guess, when we are almost sure | Her phone is busy, so she must be talking to her mother. |
| (2) will | a sure future or a promise | The shop will open at ten tomorrow. |
| (3) might (answer) | might + base verb (the simple form, like go or eat): something is possible but not likely | Uncle might visit us this Diwali, but he has not decided yet. |
| (4) can’t | we are sure something is not true | This bill can’t be right, because we ordered only two dosas. |