Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Modal

Question:

Fill in the blank with an appropriate Modal:

______ I ask you a question?

Options:

shall

will

can

might

Correct Answer:

can

Explanation:

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.