Question

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 Il is true

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Both statements are accurate:

• Statement I is correct because "DARE" behaves like a regular verb in negative sentences and questions and takes an infinitive with "to" in specific instances (e.g., "She dares to speak").
• Statement II is also correct since "DARE" can act as a modal verb in present tense negative forms, where it is followed by the infinitive without "to" (e.g., "He dare not speak").