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 #401
___ we take a break?
A. May
B. Will
C. Shall
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #402
You ___ have seen the look on her face; it was hilarious.
A. would
B. could
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Should have seen' means it was a missed amusing sight.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #403
I ___ not lift that box; it's too heavy.
A. should
B. can
C. may
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Cannot' inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #404
She ___ be at work; it's Sunday.
A. needn't
B. mustn't
C. shouldn't
D. can't
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Can't' impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #405
___ you like some help with that?
A. Should
B. Could
C. Would
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #406
He ___ not drive before he got his license.
A. may
B. can
C. could
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability/permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #407
You ___ not put metal in the microwave.
A. can
B. must
C. need
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must not' safety rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #408
We ___ be at the airport by 6 a.m.
A. must
B. can
C. might
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' necessity.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #409
___ I see your ticket, please?
A. Should
B. May
C. Must
D. Would
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'May' polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #410
He ___ have forgotten about the meeting; it's not like him.
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 #411
I ___ not go to the gym yesterday; I was too tired.
A. might
B. could
C. can
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #412
You ___ try this recipe; it's very easy.
A. can
B. should
C. may
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Should' suggestion.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #413
She ___ be the one who called; the voice was familiar.
A. may
B. must
C. shall
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #414
___ you pass the butter, please?
A. May
B. Could
C. Must
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #415
We ___ not have bought so much food; half of it is wasted.
A. should
B. could
C. need
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Need not have' unnecessary past action.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #416
You ___ be serious; that's impossible.
A. mustn't
B. can't
C. needn't
D. shouldn't
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Can't' disbelief.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #417
___ it be okay if I left early?
A. May
B. Must
C. Would
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Would it be okay' polite conditional.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #418
He ___ have taken your pen by mistake.
A. might
B. would
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Might have' possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #419
You ___ not enter the construction site without a hard hat.
A. may
B. need
C. must
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' safety rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #420
I ___ hardly believe my luck when I won.
A. could
B. should
C. must
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could hardly' past expression of disbelief.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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