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 #21
Children ___ be accompanied by an adult.
A. should
B. can
C. may
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must' shows obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #22
Visitors ___ feed the animals.
A. must not
B. might not
C. could not
D. need not
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must not' indicates prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #23
You ___ leave early if you finish your work.
A. should
B. may
C. must
D. will
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'May' gives permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #24
___ God bless you!
A. Will
B. Must
C. Can
D. May
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'May' is used for wishes.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #25
I ___ rather you didn't tell anyone.
A. should
B. had
C. could
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Would rather' followed by past subjunctive.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #26
She ___ have been in the office; I just saw her there.
A. may
B. should
C. could
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must have' shows near-certainty about the past.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #27
He ___ have said that; it's so unlike him.
A. wouldn't
B. can't
C. shouldn't
D. mustn't
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Can't have' expresses past impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #28
You ___ have phoned me; I was worried.
A. must
B. could
C. might
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Should have' expresses unfulfilled obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #29
I ___ have gone to the concert but I was too tired.
A. would
B. could
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Could have' indicates missed past opportunity.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #30
We ___ to wear uniforms at school.
A. should
B. had
C. must
D. have
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Had to' expresses past obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #31
If you ___ see him, give him this message.
A. might
B. should
C. would
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Should' in conditional means 'if you happen to'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #32
Walk carefully lest you ___ fall.
A. should
B. would
C. might
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
After 'lest' we use 'should'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #33
I wish I ___ fly like a bird.
A. could
B. would
C. can
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could' after 'wish' expresses unreal ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #34
I ___ not do it even if you paid me.
A. would
B. will
C. can
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Would' in the main clause of a hypothetical conditional.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #35
He ___ have arrived by now, but I'm not sure.
A. might
B. should
C. can
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Might have' shows uncertain past possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #36
You ___ to have informed me earlier.
A. must
B. should
C. ought
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Ought to have' expresses unfulfilled past obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #37
You ___ not have mentioned it; it was a secret.
A. might
B. should
C. ought
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Should not have' criticises a past action.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #38
We ___ go shopping tomorrow if you like.
A. shall
B. would
C. must
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Could' makes a suggestion.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #39
___ I use your phone?
A. Should
B. Must
C. Would
D. May
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'May' is used to ask for permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #40
He ___ run very fast when he was young.
A. can
B. may
C. might
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option D

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

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