Question

open the brackets using the correct form of modal verb and oblique mood.They have been looking for the girl for several hours already,but she (to be/to find).

Answer 1

They have been looking for the girl for several hours already,but she is not found

Answer 2

To open the brackets using the correct form of a modal verb and oblique mood, we first need to determine the correct verb form to use in the given context.

In this case, the correct form of the verb will depend on whether the action of finding the girl has already happened or is still expected to happen.

If the action of finding the girl has already happened, we would use the verb "to be" in the past participle form followed by the modal verb "must" in the oblique mood. This indicates a strong probability or certainty.

If the action of finding the girl is still expected to happen, we would use the verb "to be" in the present participle form followed by the modal verb "should" in the oblique mood. This indicates a suggestion or recommendation.

Here are the two possible options:

1. If the action of finding the girl has already happened: "They have been looking for the girl for several hours already, but she must have been found."

2. If the action of finding the girl is still expected to happen: "They have been looking for the girl for several hours already, but she should be found."

Please note that the choice between "must have been found" and "should be found" depends on the context and the intended meaning. The first option suggests a strong probability or certainty that the girl has already been found, while the second option suggests a suggestion or recommendation that she should be found soon.