Question

Fill in the blank with a suitable option:
He'll have to stay home if he __________ to the bank.

• A. can't go
• B. can't
• C. been going
• D. won't go

Answer 1

The correct option is A can't go

Option A: The verb phrase 'can't go' is formed with the modal verb 'can't' and main verb 'go'. It completes the sentence in structure and meaning. Hence option A is correct.

Option B: 'Can't' is a modal and does not express an action. It determines the mood of the sentence. 'Can't' means 'lacking the ability'. This word does not complete the sentence in structure, as the main verb is missing. Hence B is incorrect.

Option C: 'Been going' is an incomplete verb phrase. 'Been' usually follows the verb 'has', 'had' or 'have', to form a continuous tense. Without any of these auxiliaries, this phrase does not have a complete meaning. Hence C is incorrect.

Option D: 'Won't go' expresses the future tense. Generally, if-clauses are not in the future tense. Hence, the verb 'won't' (will not) is not suitable for the if- clause here ("if he ____ to the bank"). So, D is incorrect.