Complete the sentence using the correct modal.
We haven't got much time. We ________ hurry.
(A) may
(B) must
(C) can
(D) could
(E) would
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → B only
Modal of necessity:
- "We haven't got much time" shows that hurrying is necessary.
- Must expresses necessity or compulsion that comes from the situation or the speaker: "We must hurry."
Complete sentence: We haven't got much time. We must hurry.
(A) may — Incorrect.
- "May" expresses possibility or permission.
- "We may hurry" does not show that hurrying is needed.
(B) must — Correct.
- It shows the necessity created by the lack of time.
(C) can — Incorrect.
- "Can" expresses ability.
- The point is not whether we are able to hurry.
(D) could — Incorrect.
- "Could" expresses a weak possibility or past ability, not necessity.
(E) would — Incorrect.
- "Would" expresses a condition, habit in the past or willingness.
- "We would hurry" does not express the need to hurry now.