Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Modal

Question:

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:

Options:

A only

B only

C only

D only

Correct Answer:

B only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → B only


A. "He might speaking three languages."
- This sentence is incorrect because "might" is a modal auxiliary verb used to express possibility or permission, but it is followed by the base form of the verb ("speaking") without the auxiliary verb "be." The correct form would be "He might be speaking three languages."

B. "He can speak three languages."
- This sentence is correct. "Can" is a modal auxiliary verb used to express ability, and it is followed by the base form of the verb ("speak").

C. "He can spoke three languages."
- This sentence is incorrect because "spoke" is the past tense form of the verb "speak." When using "can" as a modal auxiliary verb, it should be followed by the base form of the verb, not the past tense form. The correct form would be "He can speak three languages."

D. "He can speaking three languages."
- This sentence is incorrect because "can" is followed by the present participle form of the verb ("speaking"), which is not the correct structure for expressing ability. The correct form would be "He can speak three languages."

So, the option that makes correct use of a modal is option B: "He can speak three languages."