Choose the appropriate Modal to complete the given sentence:

“He ________ not ask for a raise, for fear of losing his job".

dare

The correct answer is Option (3) - dare

The sentence “He ________ not ask for a raise, for fear of losing his job" implies that the person lacks the courage to ask for a raise. The modal "dare" fits here because it expresses the idea of bravery or courage in this context.

1. Need

   • Incorrect: While "need not" is a valid phrase, it conveys a lack of necessity, which does not fit the context here.

2. Ought

   • Incorrect: "Ought not" is used to express moral obligation or advice, which does not align with the meaning of the sentence.

3. Dare

   • Correct: "Dare not" conveys fear or a lack of courage, which matches the meaning of the sentence.

4. Would

   • Incorrect: "Would not" suggests a hypothetical or deliberate decision, but it does not fit the context of fear or courage.
   • Thus, the complete sentence is:

     "He dare not ask for a raise, for fear of losing his job."