Fill in the blank with a suitable modal. Choose the correct answer from below.
I ________ like to thank you all for what you have done for the success of the school annual day.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → would
Complete sentence: I would like to thank you all for what you have done for the success of the school annual day. "I would like to thank you" is the standard formal opening of a vote of thanks or speech of gratitude.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) can | "Can" expresses ability or permission. "I can like to thank you" is not English. | She can swim very fast. |
| (2) might | "Might" expresses a slight possibility. The speaker is sure he wants to thank everyone. | It might rain this evening. |
| (3) would (answer) | Would like is the polite way of expressing a wish or desire. | I would like to welcome our chief guest. |
| (4) will | "Will" expresses future action or determination. "Like" is not used with "will" to make a polite wish. | I will finish the work tomorrow. |