Question

Fill in the blank with a suitable verb.
I don’t think we _________ be able to get to the airport in time.
A) Can
B) Are
C) Will
D) Could

Answer 1

Hint: A verb is an action word that depicts the movement of a subject whether it be physically, mentally, or emotionally. Without a verb, a sentence is incomplete and meaningless. Modal verbs are the types of verbs that add meaning to a sentence which enables it to express possibility and ability.

Complete answer:
In the above sentence, we’re talking about the possibility of reaching the airport in time.
Option A) “can” is a modal verb that is used for seeking permission, to express the ability to do something, and to showcase the possibility of an event in the present form. In the above sentence, can is not a valid answer.
Option B) “are” is a linking verb that connects a subject with the other parts of a sentence. It is the present form of the verb “be”. Since the afterword is be, so we can’t use two forms of “be” verb together. Hence, option B) is incorrect.
Option D) “could” is the past form of the modal verb “can”. It is used to depict the possibility or past ability of an event and to make requests as well. Here, the sentence is in future form, so Could is not applicable here. Hence, this option is invalid.
Option C) “will” is a modal verb that goes with the future tense, and it is also used to make predictions about the future. In the above sentence, it fits in well as it is talking about a future event. Hence, Option C) will is correct.

Note:
These all verbs can’t be used with the other modal verbs at the same time as that would make a sentence inappropriate. Verbs and Modal verbs differ as modal verbs not only show action is performed but also highlights the attitude of the writer.
Correct Answer: Option C) will
I don’t think we will be able to get to the airport in time.