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.

would

• Can expresses ability, not intention or desire.
• Might suggests possibility or uncertainty, which doesn't convey the strong and sincere feeling of wanting to thank everyone.
• Will implies a definite future action, which might sound unnatural in this context.
• Would indicates a polite wish or desire. This perfectly captures the sentiment of wanting to thank everyone but using a more formal and respectful tone than simply saying "I want to thank you."