Which amongst the options makes correct use of a modal?
A. He might speaking three languages.
B. He can speak three languages.
C. He can spoke three languages.
D. He can speaking three languages.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → B only
A modal verb (can, could, may, might, must, should ...) is always followed by the base form of the verb, without "to", "-ing" or a past form.
A. He might speaking three languages. — Incorrect.
- "Might" needs the base form: might speak.
- Correct form: He might speak three languages.
B. He can speak three languages. — Correct.
- Can + speak (base form) expresses ability.
C. He can spoke three languages. — Incorrect.
- The past form "spoke" cannot follow a modal.
D. He can speaking three languages. — Incorrect.
- The -ing form cannot follow a modal.