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 #501
He ___ have taken the bus; his car is still here.
A. could
B. should
C. must
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #502
___ we go now before it starts raining?
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
Question #503
You ___ not leave the fridge door open.
A. can
B. may
C. must
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' instruction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #504
He ___ play the trumpet when he was in school.
A. may
B. might
C. could
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Could' past ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #505
I ___ hardly wait for the weekend.
A. should
B. must
C. can
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Can hardly wait' expression of eagerness.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #506
___ you like to come to my house for dinner?
A. Would
B. Should
C. Could
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Would you like' invitation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #507
She ___ not come to the phone right now; she's in a meeting.
A. may
B. should
C. must
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Cannot' present impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #508
We ___ obey the school rules.
A. may
B. might
C. can
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must' obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #509
___ I open the door? It's hot in here.
A. Must
B. May
C. Should
D. Would
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'May' permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #510
He ___ have been at the meeting; he knew all the details.
A. would
B. must
C. should
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #511
You ___ not walk on the railway line.
A. may
B. can
C. need
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must not' safety rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #512
___ you pass me the remote control?
A. Could
B. May
C. Should
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #513
I ___ not attend the seminar yesterday; I had to work.
A. may
B. might
C. could
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #514
You ___ try this dish; it's delicious.
A. must
B. may
C. can
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' strong recommendation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #515
She ___ have known about the surprise; she didn't look surprised.
A. could
B. should
C. must
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #516
___ we bring a gift for the host?
A. May
B. Must
C. Will
D. Shall
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #517
You ___ not have to pay now; you can pay later.
A. need
B. should
C. must
D. do
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Do not have to' lack of obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #518
He ___ be at the party; I saw his car outside.
A. must
B. can
C. shall
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' deduction from evidence.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #519
___ you like to try this on?
A. Should
B. Must
C. Would
D. Could
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #520
I ___ not lift my arm because it hurts.
A. can
B. may
C. must
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Cannot' inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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