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प्रश्न
Study the different uses of ‘could’. Identify what it indicates.
Lack of rain could cause draught. (possibility/condition)
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उत्तर
possibility
Explanation:
In this context, “could” expresses the likelihood or chance of an event occurring, suggesting that a lack of water is a realistic, potential result of insufficient rain rather than an absolute certainty. It is not acting as a “condition” here because conditions typically rely on an “if” clause (e.g., if it doesn’t rain, there will be a drought) to show that one specific action depends entirely on another.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Insert the appropriate Modal Auxiliary as directed.
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in that box. (possibility)
Fill in the blank with appropriate modal auxiliaries according to the situation given in the following sentence.
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Fill in the blank with appropriate modal auxiliaries according to the situation given in the following sentence.
_______ I ask you a question?
Expand the following into its full form.
here’s
Write the shortened form of the following.
I would
Write the shortened form of the following.
You are
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Pick out the modal auxiliary and state its function:
Could I use your computer for surfing net ?
Use the correct modal auxiliary with the help of the clue given in bracket and fill in the blank.
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