Statements on Usage of DARE
CMAT 2024 · Language Comprehension · Medium · Grammar
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : "DARE" usually forms negatives and questions like an ordinary verb and is followed by an infinitive with to. Statement II : It can also be used like a modal verb especially in present tense negative forms and is followed by an infinitive without to.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- C.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- D.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
A
Explanation
'Dare' functions both as a main verb (e.g. "He doesn't dare to go") and as a semi-modal verb (e.g. "He dare not go"). Both Statement I and Statement II accurately describe these two usages.
Hence, Option A is correct.
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