Question

properties. A paste of neem leaves can _6_ used in the treatment

• A. been
• B. be
• C. is
• D. being

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

be

A modal is a type of auxiliary verb that is used to express : ability, possibility or obligation.

The given sentence needs to fulfill the structure in order to support the modal verb to make general statements about what is possible, i.e. modal verb (can) + be + past participle (used).

Option B is the correct answer because "be" is the only supporting word that goes with modal verb "can" to express ability in the given sentence. Whereas, option A, C and D do not support the modal verb.