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 #281
He ___ be the best candidate for the job.
A. must
B. can
C. may
D. shall
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' strong belief.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #282
___ you like to come to my party?
A. Should
B. Could
C. Must
D. Would
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Would you like' invitation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #283
She ___ not have finished the report yet; it's too soon.
A. may
B. can
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Cannot have' past impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #284
You ___ to be here half an hour ago.
A. should
B. ought
C. must
D. have
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Ought to have been' past obligation unfulfilled.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #285
___ you pass the salt, please?
A. Should
B. Could
C. Must
D. May
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #286
We ___ go to the park if it's sunny.
A. can
B. would
C. may
D. will
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
First conditional: 'will'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #287
He ___ have been sick; he looked pale.
A. could
B. must
C. should
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must have' past deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #288
You ___ not drink alcohol if you're driving.
A. may
B. can
C. must
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' strong prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #289
___ I help you with your bags?
A. Will
B. May
C. Must
D. Shall
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Shall' for offers.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #290
He ___ not be the thief; he was with me all night.
A. must
B. should
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Cannot' impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #291
You ___ try the chocolate cake; it's amazing.
A. can
B. may
C. must
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must' strong recommendation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #292
She ___ have seen the email; she hasn't replied.
A. must not
B. might not
C. should not
D. cannot
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Might not have' negative past possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #293
We ___ not talk during the exam.
A. need
B. can
C. must
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' prohibition.
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Question #294
___ you be able to come tomorrow?
A. Shall
B. Must
C. Will
D. May
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Will you be able' future ability question.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #295
You ___ not have to explain; I understand.
A. should
B. must
C. do
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Do not have to' lack of obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #296
He ___ be very upset; he's not answering calls.
A. must
B. shall
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
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Question #297
I ___ not remember where I parked the car.
A. can
B. may
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Cannot' inability to remember.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #298
___ you mind helping me with this?
A. Should
B. May
C. Would
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Would you mind' polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #299
She ___ play the violin since she was six.
A. can
B. has been able to
C. may
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Has been able to' for ability starting in the past continuing to present.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #300
You ___ not cross the road when the light is red.
A. can
B. may
C. need
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must not' rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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