Question

Fill in the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

_____ you please tell me its price?

Shopkeeper : It costs only Rs. 599/-.

• A. Could
• B. Might
• C. Can
• D. May

Answer 1

The correct option is A Could

Here, the customer is asking (requesting) for the price of the product politely. The modal verb that is used to express a 'request' is 'Could' and so the correct answer is option A) Could.

'Might' is used to indicate a slight possibility. 'May' is used to ask for permission or indicate possibility. 'Can' is used to express ability or ask for permission. Hence, options B, C and D are incorrect here.