Complete the sentence using the correct Modal.
We haven't got much time. We _________ hurry.
A. may
B. must
C. can
D. could
E. should
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → B only
(A) may — Incorrect.
- May expresses permission or possibility, not the need to hurry.
(B) must — Correct.
- Must expresses necessity or strong obligation.
- "We haven't got much time" gives the reason, so hurrying is necessary: "We must hurry."
(C) can — Incorrect.
- Can expresses ability: it says hurrying is possible, not that it is needed.
(D) could — Incorrect.
- Could expresses past ability or a polite suggestion, not the need that "not much time" creates.
(E) should — Incorrect.
- Should only gives advice.
- The shortage of time calls for the stronger must.
Complete sentence: We haven't got much time. We must hurry.
Contrast: "must" states a necessity. "Should" only gives advice.