Fill in the blank with the correct Modal verb out of the options given below:
Visitors ______ come one hour before the commencement of the show.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → should
Complete sentence: Visitors should come one hour before the commencement of the show. Visitors are told what is expected of them, to arrive an hour before the show, so "Visitors should come".
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) would | Would expresses a past habit, a condition or a polite request. It does not tell visitors what they are expected to do. | – |
| (2) might | Might expresses a weak possibility ("they might come"), not an instruction. | – |
| (3) could | Could expresses ability or possibility. It leaves arriving early to choice instead of stating what is required. | – |
| (4) should (answer) | Should expresses duty, advice or the right thing to do. Notices and rules for the public often use it to tell people what they are expected to do. | Passengers should keep their tickets till the end of the journey. |