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 #481
I ___ not believe how fast time flies.
A. should
B. must
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Cannot' expresses difficulty in believing.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #482
___ I sit here, or is it taken?
A. Should
B. Would
C. May
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'May' for permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #483
You ___ take your umbrella; it's going to rain.
A. can
B. may
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Should' advice.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #484
He ___ have been sleeping when the doorbell rang.
A. would
B. must
C. should
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must have' deduction about past state.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #485
___ you mind if I turned up the volume?
A. May
B. Would
C. Must
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Would you mind if I turned' polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #486
I ___ not go to the concert because the tickets were sold out.
A. may
B. might
C. could
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Could not' past impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #487
You ___ not eat or drink in the library.
A. may
B. can
C. need
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must not' rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #488
She ___ be very excited; it's her birthday.
A. must
B. shall
C. can
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #489
___ we have a break? I'm tired.
A. Will
B. May
C. Must
D. Shall
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #490
He ___ not have finished the work already; it's too much.
A. can
B. must
C. may
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Cannot have' past impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #491
You ___ see a doctor; that cough sounds bad.
A. should
B. may
C. must
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Should' strong advice.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #492
___ you like some dessert?
A. Would
B. Must
C. Could
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #493
I ___ not find the file anywhere on my computer.
A. could
B. should
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #494
We ___ be on time for the meeting.
A. can
B. must
C. might
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must' necessity.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #495
He ___ have been a great leader.
A. could
B. would
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could have' unrealised potential.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #496
___ I take this chair?
A. Would
B. May
C. Must
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'May' permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #497
You ___ not touch the paintings in the gallery.
A. need
B. may
C. can
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must not' museum rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #498
She ___ be at home; her car is in the driveway.
A. may
B. shall
C. can
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #499
___ you please be quiet?
A. Must
B. May
C. Should
D. Could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #500
I ___ not have gone out without an umbrella; now I'm soaked.
A. could
B. must
C. should
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Should not have' regret.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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