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Q: Fill in the blank with the appropriate modal. The villagers .......... read and write their mother tongue.
  • A. may
  • B. can
  • C. should
  • D. with
Correct Answer: Option B - Modal Auxiliary verb 'can' is used to show capacity or ability in present tense. Hence option (b) is correct. Correct sentence– The villager can read and write their mother tongue.
B. Modal Auxiliary verb 'can' is used to show capacity or ability in present tense. Hence option (b) is correct. Correct sentence– The villager can read and write their mother tongue.

Explanations:

Modal Auxiliary verb 'can' is used to show capacity or ability in present tense. Hence option (b) is correct. Correct sentence– The villager can read and write their mother tongue.