Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:
You _________________ mad if you think I am going to lend you any more money.

• A. Should be
• B. Are supposed to be
• C. Must be
• D. Ought to be

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Must be

Option C: 'Must' expresses a strong possibility about something that is very likely'. It is the most emphatic modal from the given options. It is relevant to the given sentence in meaning: 'There is a strong possibility that you are mad, if you think I am going to lend you any more money.'

Hence option C is correct.

Option A: 'Should' expresses duty or advice.

Option B: 'Supposed to' refers to what one is 'expected to do, or be'.

Option D: 'Ought to' refers to moral obligation or duty.

These words do not complete the sentence in meaning. Hence options A, B and D are wrong.