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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 #221
That ___ be the reason; it makes sense.
A. would
B. could
C. must
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Could' indicates possibility. 'Must' would be too certain. Choose 'could'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #222
We ___ go out if it stops raining.
A. would
B. should
C. can
D. will
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
First conditional: 'will'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #223
She ___ not be very old; she looks young.
A. can
B. should
C. may
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Cannot' expresses impossibility of being old.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #224
___ I borrow your umbrella? It's raining.
A. Should
B. Would
C. May
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'May' for permission.
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Question #225
He ___ have come to the meeting, but I'm not sure.
A. must
B. would
C. might
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Might have' past possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #226
You ___ not touch that wire; it's live.
A. must
B. need
C. can
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must not' danger warning.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #227
We ___ be quiet in the library.
A. can
B. may
C. must
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must' rule.
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Question #228
___ you please lend me your book?
A. May
B. Must
C. Should
D. Could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #229
I ___ not go to the party last night; I was exhausted.
A. can
B. may
C. might
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability/unwillingness.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #230
He ___ be very talented; he won the competition.
A. may
B. shall
C. can
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #231
You ___ have told me sooner; I could have helped.
A. must
B. would
C. could
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Should have' indicates advisable past action.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #232
It ___ be cold outside; everyone is wearing a jacket.
A. can
B. shall
C. may
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must' logical deduction.
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Question #233
___ you like more coffee?
A. Would
B. Must
C. Could
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.
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Question #234
She ___ have taken my book; I can't find it anywhere.
A. should
B. must
C. would
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must have' strong past probability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #235
I ___ not believe he said that.
A. may
B. should
C. can
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Cannot' disbelief.
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Question #236
We ___ respect each other's opinions.
A. may
B. should
C. can
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Should' moral obligation.
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Question #237
___ I offer you a ride?
A. Would
B. May
C. Must
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'May' for polite offer.
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Question #238
He ___ not drive; he doesn't have a license.
A. may
B. can
C. must
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Cannot' = not allowed/able.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #239
You ___ wear a uniform to school.
A. should
B. can
C. may
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must' for requirement.
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Question #240
She ___ have been waiting for ages; she looks impatient.
A. could
B. should
C. must
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must have been' past deduction.
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