Modal Verbs - Making Requests and Offers

Question 1

At a ceremonial reception, the host follows a script requiring the neutral-formal offer formula: “_____ I offer you a cup of coffee before the meeting starts?”

Options: May, Must, Can

Question 2

The request is deliberately tentative and polite: “_____ you possibly help me carry these files to the conference room?”

Options: Must, Could, Can't

Question 3

I am not yet sure whether the inquiry falls within my expertise, but I _____ be able to assist if you give me a few more details.

Options: must, cannot, might

Question 4

In a role-play between close colleagues, the instruction says to use the everyday informal offer form: “_____ I get you anything else while I am in the supply room?”

Options: Can, Must, May

Question 5

To avoid sounding like an instruction, the manager asks tentatively, “_____ you spare a moment to look over this proposal when you have time?”

Options: Must, Could, Can't

Question 6

I know the terms thoroughly and am free now. If you need any clarification, I _____ explain them in more detail.

Options: must, cannot, can

Question 7

The speaker deliberately frames the favour as tentative rather than obligatory: “_____ I trouble you to sign this form before you leave today?”

Options: Could, Must, Can't

Question 8

I have not seen your project, so this is only a tentative suggestion, not an assurance: you _____ find the presentation slides helpful for preparing your own pitch.

Options: must, might, cannot

Question 9

During an informal working session between close colleagues, one makes a direct everyday request: “_____ you pass me the agenda for tomorrow’s client meeting?”

Options: Must, Can't, Can

Question 10

This is one optional next step rather than a firm commitment: I _____ arrange a meeting with the department head if you think it would be beneficial.

Options: could, must, cannot

Question 11

Following the formal protocol for a confidential briefing, the chair asks, “_____ I ask you to keep this information confidential until the official announcement?”

Options: Must, May, Can't

Question 12

The speaker wants to acknowledge the colleague’s time and avoid issuing a command: “If you are not too busy, _____ you proofread this email before I send it to the client?”

Options: must, can't, could

Question 13

I still need the director’s approval, so at this stage we _____ be able to offer you a discount if you commit to a longer contract period.

Options: might, must, cannot

Question 14

At a formal negotiation, the facilitator follows the agreed protocol for introducing a proposal: “_____ I suggest that we schedule a follow-up call?”

Options: Must, May, Can't

Question 15

I have the relevant resources open in front of me, so I _____ provide them now if that would help.

Options: must, cannot, can