Marginal Modal Auxiliaries
Quiz
Complete the gaps with the verb 'dare' and the words in brackets.
David ...... (not/dare/open) the window when Henry is in the office.
The girl ...... (not/dare/go) out dressed like that.
The old teacher ...... (not/dare/give) bad grades as she doesn't do her work well.
Politicians often ...... (not/dare/tell) the truth to the wider public as they fear the retribution.
My little brother ...... (not/dare/walk) outside alone without his dog late at night.
The formmaster ...... (not/dare/talk) to the parents in an impolite tone.
My cousin Chris ...... (not/dare/leave) the office early as his boss is constantly watching him.
The President ...... (not/dare/sign) the law as he is too afraid to damage his public standing.
The Simpsons ...... (not/dare/sell) their house now. It's in a terrible condition.
Mr Phillips ...... (not/dare/smoke) a cigar in the office as the new regulations prohibit any smoking at the workplace.
My aunt Berta ...... (not/dare/throw) away the book as she knows it means a lot to her husband.
Uncle George ...... (not/dare/chuck) the contract away as he doesn't understand it.
Pete ...... (not/dare/ask) Lilly out on a date as he knows she'd say no immediately.
Most of my students ...... (not/dare/cheat) in the final exams as they know I'd fail them at once.
The fresh graduate ...... (not/dare/apply) for a high-ranking position because he feels he's not ready for so much responsibility yet.