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 #461
He ___ not have passed the exam without studying.
A. should
B. must
C. would
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Could not have' past impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #462
You ___ not speak rudely to your elders.
A. should
B. can
C. may
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Should not' advice against.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #463
She ___ be at the supermarket; she said she'd buy groceries.
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 #464
___ you like to join us for a coffee?
A. Must
B. Would
C. Should
D. Could
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Would you like' invitation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #465
I ___ not go out last night because I was grounded.
A. may
B. can
C. could
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #466
You ___ not feed the ducks bread; it's bad for them.
A. need
B. can
C. must
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #467
He ___ have completed the marathon; he's extremely fit.
A. would
B. should
C. could
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #468
___ I have a word with you in private?
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 #469
We ___ wear a mask in the hospital.
A. must
B. may
C. should
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #470
You ___ not have to pay for the parking; it's free on Sundays.
A. should
B. do
C. need
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Do not have to' lack of obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #471
He ___ not remember me; we met years ago.
A. should
B. may
C. must
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'May not' possibility of not remembering.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #472
___ you please lend me some money until Friday?
A. Must
B. Should
C. May
D. Could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #473
I ___ have called you earlier, but I was in a meeting.
A. could
B. should
C. might
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Should have' for a missed advisable action.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #474
She ___ be the one who sent the flowers; there's no card.
A. can
B. shall
C. must
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #475
___ we go to the cinema or stay home?
A. Shall
B. Must
C. May
D. Will
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Shall' for choice.
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Question #476
You ___ not worry; everything is sorted.
A. need
B. can
C. must
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Need not' lack of necessity.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #477
He ___ have been a pilot, but he chose to be a teacher.
A. should
B. must
C. would
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Could have' unrealised past possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #478
___ you like to go to the park?
A. Would
B. Could
C. Should
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Would you like' invitation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #479
We ___ not park in front of the fire hydrant.
A. may
B. must
C. can
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must not' law.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #480
He ___ speak three languages before he was six.
A. could
B. might
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could' past ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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