What does the modal verb show? Select the best answer choice.

Mr. Parker said he may build a treehouse this summer.
A. necessity
B. possibility
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Mr. Parker said he may build a treehouse this summer.

In the given sentence, the modal verb “may” is used to express a possibility that he will build a treehouse. When using may, there is also an even chance that he won’t build the tree house.

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