Fill in the blank with the most appropriate modal:
“It is too hot inside with the power gone. ______ we take our mats out to the courtyard?” asked Didi.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Shall
Complete sentence: “It is too hot inside with the power gone. Shall we take our mats out to the courtyard?” asked Didi. Didi is suggesting a way to escape the heat.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Will | “Will we ...?” asks about the future, what is going to happen | Will we reach Jaipur before dark? |
| (2) Would | a polite request, as in “Would you ...?” | Would you open the window, please? |
| (3) Dare | having the courage to do something | Dare we tell Sir that the test was too long? |
| (4) Shall (answer) | Shall we ...?: a suggestion to others | Shall we play a game of carrom after dinner? |