Complete the sentence by filling in the blank with the appropriate modal auxiliary verb th… — JAMB UTME

Complete the sentence by filling in the blank with the appropriate modal auxiliary verb that expresses formal permission.

Answer:Candidates 【may】 leave the hall only after handing in their answer scripts to the invigilator.

may

In formal written English, 'may' is the primary modal auxiliary verb used to express or grant permission.

Analyze the context and communicative function of the sentence.

The sentence sets out an official examination rule regarding granting permission to leave.

Identifying the communicative intent (permission, necessity, deduction, capability) determines the appropriate modal verb.

Select the modal auxiliary that denotes formal permission.

'May' is the standard modal verb for expressing formal permission in official contexts.

'May' explicitly conveys permission granted by an authority.

Modal Auxiliaries for Expressing Permission

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