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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 #381
You ___ always tell the truth.
A. might
B. can
C. may
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Should' moral advice.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #382
I ___ have been a doctor if I had studied medicine.
A. would
B. could
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Could have' unrealised past possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #383
We ___ not be late for the exam.
A. should
B. can
C. may
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must not' prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #384
___ I try that dress on?
A. May
B. Should
C. Must
D. Would
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'May' permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #385
He ___ speak English before he moved to London.
A. might
B. could
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Could' past ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #386
You ___ not park your car here; it's a tow-away zone.
A. can
B. may
C. must
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #387
She ___ be very tired; she's been working non-stop.
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 #388
___ you be quiet, please? I'm trying to study.
A. Could
B. May
C. Must
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #389
I ___ not have eaten that spicy food; I have a stomach-ache.
A. should
B. could
C. must
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Should not have' regret.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #390
He ___ have arrived by now, but let's wait a bit longer.
A. might
B. will
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Might have' possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #391
___ we ask for the bill?
A. Shall
B. Must
C. May
D. Will
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #392
You ___ not worry about me; I'm fine.
A. need
B. can
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Need not' don't have to.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #393
She ___ have seen the movie; she knows the entire plot.
A. might
B. should
C. could
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #394
___ you like a cookie?
A. Could
B. Should
C. Must
D. Would
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #395
He ___ not come to the phone right now; he's busy.
A. can
B. should
C. may
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Cannot' present inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #396
We ___ to finish this project by Monday.
A. must
B. should
C. have
D. ought
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Have to' obligation. Blank requires 'have'.
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Question #397
___ God help us!
A. Will
B. Can
C. Must
D. May
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'May' expresses a wish.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #398
I ___ rather you didn't mention this to anyone.
A. should
B. had
C. would
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Would rather' preference.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #399
You ___ not smoke in this area; it's a hospital.
A. can
B. need
C. may
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must not' prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #400
He ___ have gone home early; he wasn't feeling well.
A. should
B. would
C. could
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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