NIMCET 2014 — English PYQ
NIMCET | English | 2014Choose the correct form of the verb for the sentence below.
I propose that the meeting ______ put off till Sunday next.
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
will be
- B.
is to be
- C.
should be
(Correct Answer) - D.
be
should be
Explanation
The modal verb 'should' is the past tense form of 'shall' in indirect speech.
It is used to talk about what is the ideal or best thing to do in a situation, give advice and make
suggestions, talk about what is likely to happen, etc.
Example:
There should be more public hospitals. (ideal situation)
You should tell him what you think. (suggestion or advice)
The verb 'propose' used at the beginning of the sentence suggests that the subject suggests postponing
the meeting until next Sunday.
Thus the 3rd option i.e. 'should be' will be used as per the rule given above.
Explanation
The modal verb 'should' is the past tense form of 'shall' in indirect speech.
It is used to talk about what is the ideal or best thing to do in a situation, give advice and make
suggestions, talk about what is likely to happen, etc.
Example:
There should be more public hospitals. (ideal situation)
You should tell him what you think. (suggestion or advice)
The verb 'propose' used at the beginning of the sentence suggests that the subject suggests postponing
the meeting until next Sunday.
Thus the 3rd option i.e. 'should be' will be used as per the rule given above.