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 #441
She ___ have been at the concert; she loves that band.
A. would
B. should
C. could
D. must

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Must have' deduction from interest.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #442
___ we start the game?
A. May
B. Shall
C. Will
D. Must

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #443
I ___ not hear what you said; could you repeat?
A. may
B. can
C. could
D. should

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #444
You ___ eat more vegetables for better health.
A. may
B. should
C. must
D. can

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Should' advice.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #445
He ___ have arrived already; traffic was light.
A. may
B. can
C. must
D. should

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'May have' possibility.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #446
___ you be so kind as to help me?
A. Could
B. Should
C. Must
D. Would

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Would you be so kind' very polite request.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #447
We ___ not litter in the park.
A. can
B. may
C. should
D. must

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Must not' rule.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #448
He ___ run a marathon when he was younger.
A. might
B. may
C. could
D. can

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Could' past ability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #449
___ you like some more juice?
A. Would
B. Should
C. Could
D. Must

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #450
I ___ not attend the meeting because I had a prior engagement.
A. could
B. might
C. may
D. can

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #451
You ___ not leave the stove on.
A. may
B. need
C. can
D. must

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Must not' safety.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #452
She ___ be very proud of her achievements.
A. can
B. may
C. shall
D. must

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #453
___ I have your name, please?
A. Should
B. Would
C. Must
D. May

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'May' polite request.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #454
He ___ have been in the building during the fire.
A. would
B. might
C. should
D. must

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Might have' possibility.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #455
We ___ go to the party if we finish our work.
A. should
B. will
C. would
D. can

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
First conditional: 'will'.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #456
___ you mind waiting a moment?
A. Would
B. Must
C. Should
D. May

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Would you mind' polite request.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #457
I ___ not lift that weight; 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 #458
You ___ see a dentist if your tooth hurts.
A. should
B. can
C. must
D. may

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Should' advice.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #459
That ___ be the solution to the problem.
A. must
B. would
C. shall
D. could

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Could' possibility.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #460
___ we invite Sarah to the party?
A. Shall
B. Will
C. Must
D. May

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.

This question belongs to: English Modals