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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 #361
He ___ be at the gym; it's 6 p.m. and he always goes now.
A. shall
B. must
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must' deduction based on routine.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #362
You ___ have asked me before borrowing my car.
A. must
B. should
C. might
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Should have' for unfulfilled past obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #363
It ___ rain, so I'll take an umbrella just in case.
A. must
B. should
C. can
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Might' possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #364
___ you like to go out for a drink?
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 #365
I ___ not attend the wedding because I had to work.
A. might
B. could
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #366
You ___ be careful while driving in the fog.
A. can
B. must
C. should
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must' strong necessity.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #367
He ___ have written that letter; I recognise his handwriting.
A. must
B. could
C. would
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #368
___ we reserve a table in advance?
A. May
B. Will
C. Must
D. Shall
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #369
She ___ not remember the incident; she was just a child.
A. can
B. may
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'May not' possibility of not remembering.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #370
You ___ not shout; I can hear you.
A. can
B. must
C. need
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Need not' it's unnecessary.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #371
He ___ have been at the party; I didn't see him.
A. mustn't
B. shouldn't
C. wouldn't
D. couldn't
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Couldn't have' past impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #372
___ I have your attention, please?
A. Should
B. Must
C. May
D. Would
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'May' polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #373
I ___ not solve the problem; it was too hard.
A. could
B. may
C. can
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #374
We ___ respect the law.
A. might
B. can
C. may
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must' obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #375
___ you help me find my ring?
A. Must
B. May
C. Could
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #376
That ___ be the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.
A. may
B. can
C. shall
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must' emphasises a strong opinion.
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Question #377
You ___ not have to pay; it's free.
A. must
B. do
C. should
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Do not have to' lack of obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #378
She ___ have been sleeping when I called.
A. could
B. should
C. would
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must have been' deduction about past action.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #379
___ you like to sit here?
A. Could
B. Should
C. Would
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Would you like' polite offer.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #380
He ___ not go out yesterday because of the curfew.
A. could
B. can
C. may
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could not' past impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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