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. must
B. could
C. would
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option A

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
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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. should
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 #444
You ___ eat more vegetables for better health.
A. can
B. should
C. may
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option B

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

Explanation:
'May have' possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #446
___ you be so kind as to help me?
A. Must
B. Should
C. Could
D. Would
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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. must
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #448
He ___ run a marathon when he was younger.
A. can
B. could
C. might
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Could' past ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #449
___ you like some more juice?
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 #450
I ___ not attend the meeting because I had a prior engagement.
A. can
B. could
C. may
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #451
You ___ not leave the stove on.
A. may
B. need
C. must
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' safety.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #452
She ___ be very proud of her achievements.
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 #453
___ I have your name, please?
A. Must
B. Should
C. Would
D. May
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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. should
B. would
C. must
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option D

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. can
C. would
D. will
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
First conditional: 'will'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #456
___ you mind waiting a moment?
A. Should
B. Must
C. Would
D. May
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Would you mind' polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #457
I ___ not lift that weight; it's too heavy.
A. can
B. must
C. should
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Cannot' inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #458
You ___ see a dentist if your tooth hurts.
A. should
B. can
C. may
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Should' advice.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #459
That ___ be the solution to the problem.
A. would
B. could
C. must
D. shall
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Could' possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #460
___ we invite Sarah to the party?
A. Shall
B. May
C. Must
D. Will
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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