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Modals MCQs

Practice Modals MCQs with answers and detailed explanations. Learn the correct usage of can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will and would through multiple choice questions designed for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Teaching and other competitive exams.

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Question #181
You ___ to be careful while crossing the road.
A. should
B. ought
C. must
D. have
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Ought to' for advice.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #182
It ___ be difficult to learn a new language.
A. should
B. shall
C. can
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Can' for general possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #183
She ___ not have received the message; she didn't reply.
A. would
B. should
C. might
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Might not have' negative past possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #184
You ___ not leave your seat during take-off.
A. must
B. can
C. need
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must not' strict rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #185
He ___ be very popular; everyone knows him.
A. may
B. can
C. shall
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #186
I ___ not find my glasses anywhere.
A. can
B. should
C. must
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Cannot' inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #187
___ we try that new restaurant?
A. May
B. Must
C. Shall
D. Will
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #188
You ___ have told me you were coming; I would have cooked.
A. could
B. must
C. should
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could have' indicates a missed opportunity to inform.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #189
He ___ run very fast; he won the race.
A. should
B. must
C. can
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Can' for ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #190
___ I open the window? It's stuffy.
A. Should
B. May
C. Must
D. Would
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'May' for permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #191
We ___ have arrived earlier if we had taken a taxi.
A. would
B. may
C. will
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Third conditional: 'would have'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #192
You ___ not touch the exhibits.
A. must
B. can
C. need
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must not' prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #193
She ___ have left her purse at the restaurant.
A. would
B. might
C. must
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Might have' past possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #194
I ___ hardly believe my eyes when I saw him.
A. could
B. can
C. must
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could hardly' expresses difficulty in believing.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #195
You ___ not wait for me; I might be late.
A. can
B. must
C. need
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Need not' lack of necessity.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #196
He ___ be at home; his car is in the driveway.
A. can
B. shall
C. must
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must' deduction from evidence.
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Question #197
___ you help me with this heavy box?
A. Must
B. Should
C. May
D. Could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #198
I ___ speak to him yesterday; he was busy.
A. can't
B. couldn't
C. may not
D. shouldn't
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Couldn't' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #199
You ___ go to the party if you finish your homework.
A. would
B. should
C. may
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'May' for permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #200
___ that be true? I can't believe it.
A. Must
B. Can
C. Shall
D. May
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Can' in questions expresses possibility/doubt.
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