Choose the appropriate option to fill in the blank:
_____ you please do it for me?"
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → could
Complete sentence: Could you please do it for me? The speaker asks a favour, so "Could you please do it for me?"
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) must | "Must" expresses necessity or a strong duty. It does not go with "please" in a request. | You must wear a helmet while riding. |
| (2) may | "May" asks permission for the speaker ("May I ...?"). "May you" is not used to ask another person to do something. | May I leave early today? |
| (3) should | "Should" gives advice or states a duty. "Should you please do it?" is not a request. | You should see a doctor about that cough. |
| (4) could (answer) | Could you (please) ...? is a polite way of asking someone to do something. It is softer and more polite than "Can you ...?" | Could you please lend me your notes? |