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. Must
B. May
C. Shall
D. Will

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. must
B. would
C. could
D. should

Correct Answer: Option D


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. must
C. may
D. can

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Cannot' inability.

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

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Can't' impossibility.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #405
___ you like some help with that?
A. Would
B. Could
C. Should
D. Must

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #406
He ___ not drive before he got his license.
A. could
B. can
C. might
D. may

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability/permission.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #407
You ___ not put metal in the microwave.
A. can
B. need
C. may
D. must

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Must not' safety rule.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #408
We ___ be at the airport by 6 a.m.
A. can
B. must
C. may
D. might

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must' necessity.

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

Correct Answer: Option D


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. can't
C. mustn't
D. shouldn't

Correct Answer: Option B


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. may
D. can

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. should
B. can
C. must
D. may

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Should' suggestion.

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

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

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

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Polite request.

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

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Need not have' unnecessary past action.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #416
You ___ be serious; that's impossible.
A. can't
B. mustn't
C. needn't
D. shouldn't

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Can't' disbelief.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #417
___ it be okay if I left early?
A. Would
B. Should
C. May
D. Must

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Would it be okay' polite conditional.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #418
He ___ have taken your pen by mistake.
A. should
B. would
C. must
D. might

Correct Answer: Option D


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. can
D. must

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Must not' safety rule.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #420
I ___ hardly believe my luck when I won.
A. should
B. can
C. must
D. could

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Could hardly' past expression of disbelief.

This question belongs to: English Modals