Grammar Quiz

★ Modals of Speculation and Deduction

Apply a modal of speculation in the context of a missing person in a story.

A. Speculating about the missing person is not necessary in the story.

B. Modal verbs such as ‘could’, ‘might’, ‘may’ can be used to speculate about the possible whereabouts or fate of the missing person.

C. Modal verbs such as ‘will’, ‘shall’, ‘must’ can be used to speculate about the possible whereabouts or fate of the missing person.

D. Using past tense verbs like ‘was’, ‘were’, ‘had’ can be used to speculate about the possible whereabouts or fate of the missing person.

Select your answer:
     


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