Question

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

______ I use your bike? (asking for permission)

• A. Could
• B. Should
• C. Want
• D. Ain't

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Could

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 in the past to put it into action.

Whereas, option B expresses what must be done; option C expresses strong urge; and option D expresses "will I not" which shows or expresses urge to put the action in future and suggests that there is no point of asking permission. And thus, option B,C and D are incorrect.