Choose the correct option to fill in the blank:
Both my hands are full of answer sheets, Ravi. ______ you please hold the staffroom door open for me?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Could
Complete sentence: Both my hands are full of answer sheets, Ravi. Could you please hold the staffroom door open for me? The speaker cannot open the door because both hands are full. So the speaker asks Ravi for help.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Must | a duty or necessity; “Must you ...?” shows annoyance, not a polite request | Must you play the drums so late at night? |
| (2) Shall | used with I and we to make an offer or a suggestion | Shall I carry these files to the office for you? |
| (3) Could (answer) | Could you + base verb (the simple form, like go or eat): asks someone politely to do something | Could you lend me your geometry box for the test? |
| (4) Need | asks whether something is necessary | Need I fill in this form again? |