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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 #261
We ___ not have brought an umbrella; it didn't rain.
A. could
B. should
C. need
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Need not have' means it was unnecessary.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #262
She ___ dance beautifully.
A. may
B. can
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Can' ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #263
___ you be quiet, please?
A. May
B. Must
C. Could
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Polite request with 'Could'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #264
They ___ be lost; let's ask for directions.
A. may
B. can
C. must
D. shall
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #265
I ___ hardly move after the marathon.
A. can
B. may
C. could
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Could hardly' past near inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #266
You ___ not leave your belongings unattended.
A. need
B. may
C. must
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' warning.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #267
___ I suggest a different approach?
A. Should
B. Would
C. May
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'May' for polite permission to suggest.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #268
He ___ have gone to the shop; he said he needed milk.
A. should
B. might
C. would
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Might have' possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #269
We ___ wear a helmet when cycling.
A. can
B. may
C. would
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Should' advice/strong recommendation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #270
___ you tell me the way to the station?
A. Could
B. Must
C. May
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #271
He ___ not be serious; he's just joking.
A. may
B. must
C. can
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Cannot' impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #272
I ___ rather be alone right now.
A. could
B. would
C. had
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Would rather' preference.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #273
You ___ not have shouted at him; he's very sensitive.
A. would
B. should
C. could
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Should not have' criticises past action.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #274
It ___ rain later, so take an umbrella.
A. should
B. might
C. can
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Might' possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #275
She ___ have bought a new car; that one is different.
A. would
B. should
C. must
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must have' deduction from evidence.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #276
We ___ not use calculators in the exam.
A. may
B. need
C. must
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #277
___ we order pizza for dinner?
A. Must
B. May
C. Will
D. Shall
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #278
He ___ write his name before he started school.
A. might
B. could
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Could' past ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #279
You ___ not be late for the meeting.
A. must
B. should
C. can
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must not' prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #280
I ___ hear strange noises last night.
A. can
B. might
C. could
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Could' past ability to hear.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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