Question

Fill in the blank choosing suitable modal from bracket-
(may, should, will, can)
_____ you please help me by giving me change?

Answer 1

Hint: Modal verbs are a type of verbs that are used to indicate modality, including requests, permissions, certainty, suggestion, order, ability, etc.

Complete answer:
As given in the hint, modal verbs are a distinct form of verbs.
Let’s look at the different types of modal verbs-
1) May- ‘May’ is a modal verb that is used to give or take permission for something. Example- May I go to the bathroom?
2) Should- ‘Should’ is a modal verb that is used to give suggestions and guidance to someone. It is also used to indicate responsibility. Example- You should complete your paper by noon.
3) Will- ‘Will’ is a modal verb that is used for making requests and it also indicates the likelihood of something happening. Example- Will you give me your pen?
4) Can- ‘Can’ is a modal verb that has the same function as ‘will’. ‘Can’ is also used for requests and contexts of possibility. Example- Can you do this for me?
In the given question- We know that X wants Y to help him by giving him change. Hence, we can use ‘can’ or ‘will’, because both ‘can’ and ‘will’ is used for making requests.
So, both ‘can’ and ‘will’ are the correct answers.

Note:
 Keep in mind, modal verbs are very different from other verbs. Modal verbs do not have any infinitive or participle form.