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

Mary said she would help us this afternoon.
A. offer
B. necessity
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Would is used to make an offer, in the sense of offering someone something.

Mary said she would help us this afternoon.

In the given sentence, the modal verb “would” is used to express an offer of help in the future.

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