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
- 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 : - Choose the correct modal to fill in the blank, in the sentence given below:
When I was in college I __________ play cricket. - 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. - Fill in the blank with an appropriate Modal from the options:
One __________ could abide by the laws. - 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 molecule X associates in a given solvent as per the following equation:
X ⇌ (X)n
For a given concentration of X, the van’t Hoff factor was found to be 0.80 and the
fraction of associated molecules was 0.3. The correct value of ‘n’ is:- CUET (UG) - 2024
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- If \(A = \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 2 \\ -1 & 1 \end{bmatrix} \quad \text{and} \quad B = \begin{bmatrix} -1 & 0 \\ 2 & 5 \\ 3 & 4 \end{bmatrix},\)then \((BA)^T\) is equal to:
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- The spin-only magnetic moment of Hexacyanomanganate(II) ion is.........BM
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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.