Question

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word:

The clouds are very thin and high. Still it _____ rain

• A. Must
• B. Could
• C. Might
• D. Will

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Might

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.

The given sentence expresses the mood of lesser possibility of rain as the clouds are very thin and high. Therefore, option C is correct as it expresses lower chance of possibility.

Whereas, option A expresses strong assurance regarding what is to be done; option B suggests what was possible in the past; option D expresses what is to be done in future.