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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 #321
You ___ not eat so much junk food.
A. may
B. must
C. should
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Should not' advice against.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #322
It ___ be difficult to find a job in this economy.
A. can
B. shall
C. must
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Can' general possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #323
I ___ have turned off the oven; I'm worried.
A. should not
B. must not
C. cannot
D. might not
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Might not have' past possibility of not doing.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #324
We ___ wear a tie at work; it's compulsory.
A. might
B. may
C. must
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must' obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #325
___ you like to see a movie tonight?
A. Must
B. Could
C. Would
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Would you like' invitation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #326
He ___ speak three languages by the time he was ten.
A. can
B. may
C. might
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Could' past ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #327
You ___ not leave your seat until the plane stops.
A. can
B. need
C. must
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' strict rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #328
She ___ have taken a wrong turn; that's why she's late.
A. must
B. could
C. would
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must have' strong deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #329
___ I ask a favour?
A. Would
B. Should
C. May
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'May' permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #330
He ___ not be bothered; he's very busy.
A. may
B. can
C. must
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Cannot' impossibility of being bothered.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #331
You ___ have warned me; I almost fell.
A. should
B. must
C. could
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Could have' indicates it was possible to warn.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #332
We ___ go to the beach tomorrow if the weather is nice.
A. can
B. will
C. may
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
First conditional: 'will'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #333
She ___ be exhausted after working a double shift.
A. may
B. must
C. can
D. shall
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #334
___ you please keep quiet?
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 #335
I ___ not go to the party because I was grounded.
A. could
B. might
C. can
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could not' past impossibility due to prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #336
You ___ not leave the door unlocked.
A. may
B. need
C. can
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must not' strong advice/prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #337
He ___ have been a great musician if he had practised.
A. could
B. must
C. would
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could have' unrealised past potential.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #338
___ we have a table for two, please?
A. Should
B. May
C. Must
D. Would
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'May' polite request.
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Question #339
They ___ be home; the lights are on.
A. must
B. may
C. shall
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #340
I ___ hardly wait for the holidays.
A. must
B. may
C. should
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Can hardly wait' common expression.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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