Choose the sentences in which the modals are used appropriately:
A. You must improve your vocabulary.
B. It can rain tomorrow.
C. We may obey the laws.
D. You could have accepted the offer.
E. Will you have tea with me?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A, D and E only
A. You must improve your vocabulary. — Correct.
- "Must" expresses necessity or strong advice.
B. It can rain tomorrow. — Incorrect.
- For the possibility of a particular future event, "may" or "might" is used.
- "Can" expresses ability or general possibility.
- Correct form: It may rain tomorrow.
C. We may obey the laws. — Incorrect.
- Obeying the law is a duty, so "must" or "should" is needed.
- "May" suggests it is optional.
- Correct form: We must obey the laws.
D. You could have accepted the offer. — Correct.
- "Could have + past participle" refers to a past possibility that was not taken.
E. Will you have tea with me? — Correct.
- "Will you" is used for a polite invitation or offer.