Modals MCQs

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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 #201
We ___ not break the rules.
A. can
B. must
C. should
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must not' for prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #202
He ___ have studied harder; he failed the test.
A. could
B. must
C. should
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Should have' advises past action not taken.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #203
She ___ be the new manager; I saw her at the introduction.
A. shall
B. can
C. must
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #204
You ___ not use your phone in class.
A. must
B. may
C. can
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must not' for rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #205
___ you like to go for a walk?
A. Must
B. Would
C. Should
D. Could
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Would you like' invitation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #206
It ___ be snowing in the mountains right now.
A. might
B. must
C. can
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Might' for possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #207
He ___ have arrived by 6; it's only 5:30 now.
A. mustn't
B. shouldn't
C. wouldn't
D. can't
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Can't have' because it's impossible he arrived.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #208
We ___ to leave now, or we'll be late.
A. must
B. ought
C. have
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Ought to' = should.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #209
___ I bring a dessert to the party?
A. Will
B. Must
C. Shall
D. May
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Shall' for an offer with 'I'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #210
She ___ play the piano very well.
A. can
B. may
C. must
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Can' for ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #211
You ___ have seen his face; it was priceless.
A. must
B. would
C. should
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Should have seen' indicates a missed enjoyable sight.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #212
I ___ not go to work tomorrow; it's a holiday.
A. must
B. have to
C. need
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Need not' (don't have to). 'Need' without 'to' is modal. Correct: 'need not go'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #213
He ___ not swim when he was younger.
A. might
B. may
C. could
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #214
___ you possibly lend me a pen?
A. Must
B. Should
C. Could
D. May
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Could' polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #215
He ___ be at the gym; he always goes at this time.
A. can
B. shall
C. may
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must' deduction from habit.
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Question #216
You ___ not have to finish it today; take your time.
A. must
B. should
C. need
D. do
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Do not have to' expresses lack of obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #217
She ___ have been upset about the news.
A. could
B. would
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must have' past deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #218
___ you mind if I sat here?
A. Would
B. Should
C. May
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Would you mind if I sat' polite request with past subjunctive.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #219
You ___ not enter without knocking.
A. must
B. may
C. can
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must not' prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #220
I ___ rather you didn't smoke here.
A. had
B. should
C. could
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Would rather' expresses preference.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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