Fill in the blank with a proper modal so that the sentence sounds like a promise.
I _________ help you.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → will
Complete sentence: I will help you. "I will help you" commits the speaker to the action, so it sounds like a promise.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) might | a weak possibility. "I might help you" promises nothing. | It might rain this evening. |
| (2) shouldn't | "Shouldn't" says that something is not advisable or not right. It is the opposite of a promise to help. | You shouldn't eat so much sugar. |
| (3) can | ability. "I can help you" says the speaker is able to help, not that he promises to. | She can swim very fast. |
| (4) will (answer) | The modal will with "I" expresses willingness, a firm intention or a promise. | I will return your book tomorrow, I promise. |