Choose the most appropriate Modal from the options given below to complete the sentence :
I _______ like to have a cup of water.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → would
Complete sentence: I would like to have a cup of water. "I would like to have a cup of water" is a courteous request.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) would (answer) | Would like is the polite way to say want. | I would like to speak to the manager, please. |
| (2) can | ability or permission. "I can like" is not used for a wish. | She can swim very fast. |
| (3) ought to | duty. Nobody has a duty to like something. | You ought to help your neighbours. |
| (4) must be | "Must be" expresses certainty about something. "I must be like to have" is ungrammatical. | You must be tired after the journey. |