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 #241
___ you mind closing the door?
A. Must
B. May
C. Would
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Would you mind' polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #242
He ___ run faster than anyone in his class.
A. may
B. should
C. must
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Can' ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #243
We ___ not make noise; the baby is sleeping.
A. can
B. may
C. must
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #244
I ___ not have eaten so much; I feel sick.
A. could
B. must
C. would
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Should not have' expresses regret.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #245
___ we go for a coffee break?
A. Will
B. Must
C. Shall
D. May
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion with 'we'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #246
She ___ be at the mall; she said she needed to shop.
A. might
B. must
C. should
D. will
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Might' weak possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #247
You ___ not park here; it's reserved.
A. can
B. may
C. must
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #248
He ___ play chess when he was five.
A. can
B. might
C. may
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Could' past ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #249
___ you do me a favour?
A. May
B. Should
C. Must
D. Could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #250
I'm sure he ___ be tired after the journey.
A. shall
B. may
C. must
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must' certainty.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #251
You ___ not worry; I'll handle it.
A. need
B. must
C. should
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Need not' lack of necessity.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #252
He ___ have left his phone at home; he's not answering.
A. must
B. should
C. might
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Might have' possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #253
___ we go now or later?
A. May
B. Must
C. Will
D. Shall
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Shall' for choice with 'we'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #254
You ___ take an aspirin if your headache persists.
A. can
B. must
C. may
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Should' advice.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #255
I ___ not go out yesterday because it was storming.
A. may
B. might
C. can
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #256
She ___ have known about the surprise party; someone must have told her.
A. should
B. would
C. could
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #257
___ you like to join us for lunch?
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 #258
You ___ not cheat in the exam.
A. need
B. must
C. can
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must not' strict prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #259
That ___ be the right answer; I'm not sure.
A. can
B. should
C. must
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Might' for possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #260
He ___ to see a doctor immediately.
A. needs
B. should
C. must
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Needs to' is semi-modal expressing necessity.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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