Choose the correct auxiliary verb:

Don’t play with knives, you ____ get hurt. (likelihood)

Correct option is C

Explanation:
The correct answer is might.

The modal verb "might" is used to express possibility or likelihood. In this sentence, the speaker is warning someone about a possible danger of getting hurt if they play with knives.

Examples:

If you go outside without an umbrella, you might get wet.
Be careful, you might fall!

Information Booster:

Use of "Might" for Possibility:
"She might be at home." → Uncertain possibility.
"It might rain later." → A likely event but not certain.

Difference Between "Might" and Other Modals:
Might = Possibility ("You might win the lottery.")
Must = Strong certainty ("You must be tired.")
Should = Advice ("You should sleep early.")
Have to = Obligation ("You have to wear a uniform.")
Other Uses of "Might":
Polite requests: "Might I use your phone?"
Speculation: "He might be the culprit."
Conditional sentences: "If you run, you might catch the bus."

Additional Knowledge:

Should  – Used for advice or recommendations, not likelihood ("You should eat healthy food.").
Need  – Expresses necessity, not possibility ("You need to study.").
Have to  – Used for obligation, not probability ("You have to follow the rules.").