Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
A.- Are you going to find a new job?
B.- I don't know. I____.

• A. should
• B. might
• C. must
• D. will

Answer 1

The correct option is B might

In the given question, 'A' asks the subject if he/she is going to look for a job. 'B' is the subject's response. In 'B', 'I don't know' indicates that the subject is unsure and there's only a possibility that the subject is going to look for a job. The answer must thus, indicate 'possibility'.

Option A is incorrect. 'should' indicates 'duty' and not 'possibility'. For example, you should not do that.

Option B is correct. 'might' indicates possibility. It indicates that the subject may or may not look for a job. It clearly indicates the fact that the subject is unsure. Thus, it is correct.

Option C is incorrect. 'must' indicates obligation and not 'possibility'. For example, I must keep my word.

Option D is incorrect. 'will' indicates 'certainty'and not 'possibility'. It indicates that the subject will definitely look for a job. Thus, it does not convey the correct meaning and is incorrect.