Fill in the blank with an appropriate Modal:
______ I ask you a question?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → can
- "Can I ask you a question?" is commonly used to request permission politely and appropriately.
- "Shall" is used to make offers or suggestions, not typically for asking permission.
- "Will" is used to express willingness or intention, which doesn’t fit the context of a polite question.
- "Might" is more formal but is rarely used in everyday speech for such requests.
Thus, "Can I ask you a question?" is the most suitable option.