Directions: Choose the appropriate modal to complete the sentence. If you…

Solution:

The correct answer is "can".

Explanation:

• In this conditional sentence, the blank requires a modal that expresses ability or possibility (something that could happen or that someone could do). "Can" fits this use.

• Why the other modals are not suitable:

  • "may" — expresses permission or possibility, but is less natural here to indicate ability in a conditional clause.

  • "must" — expresses necessity or obligation, which does not match the hypothetical meaning.

  • "will" — indicates future time or prediction, not conditional ability or possibility.

Correct sentence:

If you can be well without health, you may be happy without virtue.