Multiple choice

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is the best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose any one of the others.

Can I join you and contribute my mite for timely completion of the much delayed project?

  1. Can I join you and contribute my mite for

  2. May I join you and contribute my mite for

  3. Could I join you and contribute my mite for

  4. Can I join you and contribute my might for

  5. Whether I can join you and contribute my mite for
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation for (1): We use modal 'can' to seek permission. But the speaker here is making a polite offer for help.

Explanation for (2): We use modal 'may' to seek permission. But the speaker here is making a polite offer for help.

Explanation for (3): We use modal 'can' or 'may' to seek permission. But the speaker here is making a polite offer for help. So, the best usage is 'could'.
Explanation for (4): This option muddles up 'mite' (small contribution) and 'might' (strength). Explanation for (5): This option muddles up a modal 'could' and a conjunction 'whether'.

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