Question

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank with the help of the hint in the brackets:

We _____ respect our elders. (duty/obligation)

• A. should
• B. could
• C. will
• D. would

Answer 1

The correct option is A should

Modal Verbs show us the attitude of the speaker to what is being said or done. The term "modal" means expressing mood and mood is a way to express the attitude of the speaker.

Option A expresses the mood of duty/ obligation according to the sentence.

Whereas, option B expresses ability; option C expresses assurance to act in future; and option D expresses assurance and likely to act in the future. Therefore, option B, C and D are incorrect.