Question

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

_____ I sit here for some time? (asking for permission)

• A. Can
• B. Shall
• C. Will
• D. Must

Answer 1

The correct option is A Can

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.

Modal verbs when used as interrogation quotient, it expresses a polite way of asking permission.

Option A is correct because it expresses a keen ability to act, which according to question seeks permission to put it into action.

Whereas, option B expresses a strong urge or assurance to act in the future; option C is same as option B; and option D expresses what needs to be done, which shows there is no point of asking permission. And thus, option B,C and D are incorrect.