Choose the word that fills the blank.
He ______ not speak to his father in that rude tone; he knew he would be punished.

mustCorrect answerYour answerdaredCorrect answerYour answershouldCorrect answerYour answerneedCorrect answerYour answer

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Correct answer: B

"Dared not" means he did not have the courage to do something: he dared not speak rudely, because he knew the punishment.

Worth noting

"Should not" is advice, and "need not" says something is unnecessary. The reason given, fear of punishment, is about courage.

Ten questions from Articles, prepositions and modals, at your own pace.

Ten questions from Articles, prepositions and modals, at your own pace.

Choose the word that fills the blank.He ______ not speak to his father in that rude tone; he knew he would be punished.