Select the most appropriate modal to complete the sentence:
The queue for taxis outside the station is very long. I ______ walk home than wait here for an hour.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → would rather
Complete sentence: The queue for taxis outside the station is very long. I would rather walk home than wait here for an hour. The word “than” compares walking home with waiting. The speaker prefers to walk.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) would rather (answer) | which of two things we prefer: would rather + verb ... than ... | I would rather take the train than drive to Jaipur. |
| (2) would like | a polite way to say what we want | I would like to see the menu, please. |
| (3) must | a duty or necessity | Drivers must stop at a red light. |
| (4) had better | strong advice or a warning | You had better leave now, or you will miss the last bus. |