Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Modal

Question:

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:

Options:

A and C only

B only

C and E only

D and E only

Correct Answer:

B only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - B only

Reasoning:
The sentence is —

We haven't got much time. We ______ hurry.

Here, the situation shows necessity and urgency, so the appropriate modal verb is “must.”

 Correct sentence:
We haven't got much time. We must hurry.

Explanation of other options:

  • may → expresses permission or possibility, not urgency.

  • can → expresses ability, not necessity.

  • could → expresses past ability or polite suggestion.

  • should → expresses advice, but “must” is stronger and more suitable for urgency.