Select the most appropriate modal to complete the sentence:
Dadi is eighty, but her eyes are still sharp. She ______ thread a needle without her glasses.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → can
Complete sentence: Dadi is eighty, but her eyes are still sharp. She can thread a needle without her glasses. “Her eyes are still sharp” tells us what Dadi is able to do today, and “thread” is the base verb after it.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) shall | an offer or a suggestion, mainly with I and we | Shall we take an auto to the station? |
| (2) can (answer) | ability now (is able to), followed by the base verb, the simple form such as go or eat | My little brother can swim across the village pond. |
| (3) dare | courage to do something | Nobody in our lane dare wake Dadaji from his afternoon nap. |
| (4) ought | duty or advice; always followed by “to” | You ought to thank the auto driver for returning your bag. |