Question

Read the situation and fill in the blank accordingly:

You phone Ann but somebody else answers. Ann isn't there. You want to leave a message for her.

You say: ________________

• A. Will you give her a message?
• B. Could you give her a message?
• C. Shall you give her a message?
• D. Would you give her a message?

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Could you give her a message?

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 sentence requires modal verb which expresses an ability.

Therefore Option B is the correct answer as it expresses ability.

Whereas option A expresses certainty in future actions;

option D expresses uncertainty in future actions;

option C expresses the same as option A.