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Standard English ConventionsMediumVerb form after 'might'

Standard English Conventions practice question

The bridge might ____ before the end of the year.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  1. A. reopenCorrect
  2. B. reopens
  3. C. reopened
  4. D. reopening

Answer: A. reopen

A modal takes the base form.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. reopens
Present tense form after a modal.
C. reopened
Past form after a modal.
D. reopening
Not a finite form after a modal.

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