Question

Fill in the blank with the correct option:

_______ you give me your pen?

• A. May
• B. Can
• C. Must
• D. Dare

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

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.

The usage of modal Verbs differ according to the the type of sentences.

Option B is correct because the modal verb "can" shows the question mood of possibility or ability and can be expressed in interrogative sentences as given in the question.

Whereas option A, C and D are not used in interrogative sentences. These are generally used in imperative or exclamatory sentences.