Discussion
Select the most appropriate modal auxiliary to fill in the blank.
A bridge was built so that the dangerous ferry ______ be avoided.
Answer: A
The modal that fits is "may". After "so that", a clause of purpose often uses may or might to show a purpose for the present or future, and in a formal style the sentence reads: a bridge was built so that the dangerous ferry may be avoided.
"Would" does not fit the pattern with the passive "be avoided" in a purpose clause here. "Need to" and "has to" are semi-modals that add an obligation, which the sentence does not state, and "has to" does not agree with the subject "ferry" in a purpose clause. So "may" is the best choice.
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