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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 #301
He ___ have missed the bus; he left home early.
A. wouldn't
B. shouldn't
C. can't
D. mustn't
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Can't have' past impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #302
___ we discuss this later?
A. Will
B. May
C. Shall
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #303
I ___ not believe she said that.
A. could
B. can
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could not' past disbelief. (Also 'can't' present. Could is past.)
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #304
You ___ have been here on time; it's important.
A. could
B. would
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Should have' for past obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #305
That ___ be the place; I see the sign.
A. may
B. must
C. can
D. shall
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must' deduction from evidence.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #306
___ you like to dance?
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 #307
We ___ not go out without permission when we were kids.
A. could
B. may
C. can
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could not' past prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #308
She ___ be in the garden; I saw her go out.
A. shall
B. must
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #309
You ___ not need to bring anything; it's all arranged.
A. need
B. do
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Do not need to' lack of necessity.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #310
He ___ not have eaten all the cookies; there were many.
A. should
B. must
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Cannot have' past impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #311
___ I take your coat?
A. Would
B. Must
C. Should
D. May
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'May' for polite offer.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #312
I ___ speak Arabic when I lived in Egypt.
A. might
B. may
C. could
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Could' past ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #313
You ___ not interrupt the speaker.
A. may
B. can
C. must
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #314
He ___ have gone to the library; his bag is gone.
A. would
B. must
C. could
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #315
___ we go now? It's getting late.
A. May
B. Shall
C. Must
D. Will
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #316
You ___ see a doctor about that cough.
A. must
B. can
C. should
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Should' advice.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #317
I ___ not find my keys anywhere this morning.
A. must
B. may
C. can
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #318
She ___ be very happy; she got the promotion.
A. shall
B. may
C. can
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #319
___ you mind giving me a hand?
A. Would
B. May
C. Must
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Would you mind' polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #320
He ___ not come to the meeting last week.
A. can
B. could
C. may
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability/refusal.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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