Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct modal.

Children _____ eat healthy food.

  1. may

  2. can

  3. must

  4. would

  5. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Option 1 is incorrect, as may is used for expressing probability. Option 2 is incorrect, as can is used for expressing ability or permission. Option 3 is correct, as the modal verb must expresses strong necessity to do something. Option 4 is incorrect, as would is used for request or as the past form of will.

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