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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 #421
She ___ play the guitar better than anyone I know.
A. may
B. must
C. should
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Can' ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #422
___ you like to come with us to the beach?
A. Could
B. Would
C. Should
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Would you like' invitation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #423
We ___ not make too much noise; the neighbours might complain.
A. may
B. should
C. can
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Should not' advice.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #424
He ___ be very old; he was in my father's class at school.
A. must
B. shall
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #425
___ I offer you a cup of tea?
A. Should
B. May
C. Would
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'May' polite offer.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #426
I ___ not find my way out of the building.
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 #427
You ___ not walk alone at night in that area.
A. can
B. may
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Should not' advice against.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #428
He ___ have passed the test if he had studied harder.
A. would
B. will
C. can
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Third conditional: 'would have'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #429
___ we go for a swim?
A. Will
B. May
C. Shall
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #430
You ___ not have to worry; everything is under control.
A. must
B. should
C. need
D. do
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Do not have to' lack of necessity.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #431
She ___ be the tallest girl in her class.
A. may
B. shall
C. can
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must' strong probability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #432
___ you mind if I didn't come?
A. Should
B. Must
C. Would
D. May
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Would you mind if I didn't' polite request using past.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #433
He ___ not swim; he is afraid of water.
A. should
B. can
C. must
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Cannot' inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #434
You ___ take the medicine on time.
A. must
B. can
C. might
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' strong necessity.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #435
I ___ have left my wallet at the restaurant.
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 #436
___ you like to watch a movie?
A. Would
B. Could
C. Must
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Would you like' invitation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #437
We ___ not have taken that shortcut; it took longer.
A. should
B. must
C. could
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Should not have' criticism.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #438
He ___ be at the library; he said he'd be studying.
A. shall
B. can
C. must
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #439
___ I borrow your car for the afternoon?
A. Would
B. May
C. Should
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'May' permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #440
You ___ not cross the road without looking.
A. can
B. need
C. may
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must not' safety rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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