We should respect elders (Change the mode of voice)
- Elders should have respected
- Elders are to be respected.
- Elders have been respected.
- Elders should be respected.
The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Top Questions on Modals
- Fill in the blank with an appropriate Modal from the options:
One __________ could abide by the laws. - Fill in the blank with a suitable Modal. Choose the correct option from the options given below:
can I have another cup of tea? It is very chilly outside. - Choose the correct modal to fill in the blank, in the sentence given below:
When I was in college I __________ play cricket. - Choose the appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence :
_____ you please show me the way to station ?
(A) could
(B) will
(C) should
(D) can
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : - Fill in the blank with a proper modal so that the sentence sounds like a promise.
I_____help you
Questions Asked in CUET exam
- A shopkeeper increases the price of an article by 25% and then offers a discount of 20%. What is the net percentage change in the price?
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- Percentage
The prisoners in the concentration camps in World War-II had lost faith in the future. Being in the camp, I felt disgusted with the state of affairs and I forced my thoughts to turn to another subject. ”Suddenly, I saw myself standing on the platform of a well-lit, warm and pleasant lecture room. In front of me, the attentive audience were seated in comfortable upholstered seats. I saw myself giving a lecture on hope, optimism, and resilience under difficult circumstances.” Suddenly, all that oppressed me stopped giving me pain and distress. This practice was so impactful that I could succeed in rising above the situation and the sufferings of the moment.”
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- Reading Comprehension
Just as individuals compare themselves with others in terms of similarities and differences with respect to what they have and what others have, individuals also compare the group they belong to with groups of which they are not a member. It has been found that groups are more likely to take extreme decisions than individuals alone. Suppose there is an employee who has been caught taking a bribe or engaging in some other unethical act. His/her colleagues are asked to decide what punishment he/she should be given. They may let him/her go scot-free or decide to terminate his/her services instead of imposing a punishment which may commensurate with the unethical act he/she had engaged in. Whatever the initial position in the group, this position becomes much stronger as a result of discussions and interaction in the group.
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- Reading Comprehension
- Social impact of social media
The social impact of social media is by far the biggest, as social media work through the formation of social networks by users in a virtual world. Its most significant impact is the formation of networks which span space and time and leads to the free-flowing of cultures and formation of new cultures which impacts the world. It has impacted how people consume information, how the consumption of media has gone from public to private and personal. However, on the flip side, social media work on algorithms. The information a user gets through social media is determined by the user preferences, which is self-declared by the user and detected by the algorithm. Hence, if one is an environmentalist, then one will get news and user-generated content on environmental activism. This selective exposure of information is harmful to the user as the user is not able to get alternate perspectives, for example, the trade-off between development and the environment. In politics, this can lead to things like political polarization, being associated with a political party or ideology which is detrimental to democracy. This is also what is called the ”echo chamber” effect. Meanwhile, research has also shown evidence that social media use leads to the persuasion of political beliefs, i.e., individuals who use social media were more likely to have their political beliefs persuaded than those who did not.- CUET (UG) - 2025
- Social Media
- Community Engagement on the Internet for Social Change
The arena of community media has become much broader with the addition of the Internet. The medium is a great source to increase outreach through converging technology and trans- forming the content into a ’multimedia’ format. We find fine instances of civil society and non-governmental organizations leading community-based newspapers and participatory video practices going for their online editions. For example, the newspaper Khabar Lahariya is pub- lished by the rural communities of Bundelkhand. This newspaper is also published on a portal in a multimedia format, including YouTube videos. This is being widely appreciated for being an ’alternative voice,’ sensitizing, and mainstreaming the people. All of Khabar Lahariya’s reporters are women who draw from their own experiences to share stories often ignored by the mainstream media. Similarly, with the local engagement of children in the age group of 15-18 years from marginalized tribal communities of northern Chhattisgarh, a UNICEF initiative - Sangwari Khabariya uses the medium of participatory videos to bring about social change in society. These children run their YouTube channel to post short news stories.- CUET (UG) - 2025
- Public Media
Concepts Used:
Modals
Modals, also known as modal verbs or modal auxiliaries, are a category of auxiliary verbs that express various shades of meaning, including possibility, necessity, ability, permission, obligation, and intention. They are used to modify the main verb in a sentence and provide additional information about the action or state.
Common modal verbs in English include "can," "could," "may," "might," "must," "shall," "should," "will," "would," "ought to," and "need to." These modals are followed by the base form of the main verb.
Modals are versatile and have different functions depending on the context in which they are used. For example:
- "Can" and "could" indicate ability or possibility, as in "She can swim" or "I could help you with that."
- "May" and "might" express permission or possibility, as in "May I borrow your pen?" or "It might rain later."
- "Must" implies necessity or obligation, as in "You must complete the assignment" or "I must go now."
- "Should" suggests advice or recommendation, as in "You should eat more fruits and vegetables."
Modals can also be used to express politeness, make requests, give orders, express certainty or uncertainty, speculate about the past, and more.
One notable feature of modals is that they do not take the -s or -es ending in the third-person singular form. They remain the same regardless of the subject.
Understanding modals is important for effective communication, as they allow for nuanced expression of various attitudes, obligations, permissions, and possibilities. By using modals appropriately, we can convey our intentions, obligations, and opinions in a precise and nuanced manner, adding depth and clarity to our language.