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Question
Fill in the blank with suitable modal verb.
You ______ never retain me against my wishes.
Options
Can
Could
May
Might
Must
Ought to
Shall
Should
Will
Would
Need
Dare
Used to
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Solution
You Dare never retain me against my wishes.
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