Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Choose the correct alternative which will improve the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is ‘4’.

May you open this door please?

  1. Could

  2. Must

  3. Might

  4. No improvement
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Here, ‘could’ is the correct option as it is used in making suggestions or polite requests. ‘May’ is used when expressing possibility, ‘must’ is used when someone is obliged to do something and ‘might’ is used to tentatively ask permission or express a polite request.

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