Question

Choose the correct one.

• A. I think he would not come with us to the meeting
• B. I think he might not come with us to the meeting
• C. I think he shall not come with us to the meeting
• D. I think he might not came with us to the meeting

Hint:

Modals (might/may/would/shall) are always followed by \textbf{V1}.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Recall the basic rule for modal auxiliaries. When a modal verb (such as may, might, can, or could) is used, it must be followed by the base form of the verb, not by a past or third-person form.
Step 2: Examine each option in light of this rule and overall usage: - (A) — although the structure may appear grammatically possible, it suggests an unreal or less appropriate future meaning in this context, so it is not the best choice. - (B) — correctly follows the pattern modal + base form of the verb, making it both grammatically correct and natural in usage. - (C) — uses shall with a third-person subject, which is generally considered unnatural or overly formal in modern English. - (D) — the phrase “might not came” is incorrect because a modal auxiliary cannot be followed by a past tense verb, violating the modal rule.
Step 3: Since only option (B) fully follows grammatical rules and sounds natural in modern English, it is the correct answer.