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Choose the correct option from the following sentences which uses a more definite modal auxiliary.
Neeraj Chopra may not participate in the world championship due to an ankle injury.
Choose the correct option from the following sentences which uses a more definite modal auxiliary.
Neeraj Chopra may not participate in the world championship due to an ankle injury.
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"Cannot" is a stronger modal verb that indicates complete restriction or prohibition, making it the most definite choice among the given options.
Updated On: Mar 5, 2025
- Neeraj Chopra cannot participate in the world championship due to an ankle injury.
- Neeraj Chopra will not participate in the world championship due to an ankle injury.
- Neeraj Chopra should not participate in the world championship due to an ankle injury.
- Neeraj Chopra might not participate in the world championship due to an ankle injury.
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
The modal auxiliary "cannot" expresses a more definite restriction on participation, implying that participation is impossible rather than just uncertain. "May not" and "might not" indicate possibilities, whereas "should not" suggests advice rather than certainty.
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