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 #521
We ___ leave immediately, or we'll miss the train.
A. can
B. may
C. must
D. should

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must' urgent necessity.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #522
She ___ have gone home early; her desk is clear.
A. must
B. would
C. should
D. could

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #523
___ I make a suggestion?
A. May
B. Must
C. Would
D. Should

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'May' permission.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #524
You ___ not use someone else's password.
A. can
B. need
C. must
D. may

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must not' rule.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #525
He ___ not have been the thief; he was at home all night.
A. should
B. could
C. must
D. might

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Could not have' past impossibility.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #526
___ you like a lift to the station?
A. Could
B. Should
C. Would
D. Must

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #527
We ___ go to the concert if we buy tickets now.
A. may
B. should
C. must
D. can

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Can' possibility.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #528
I ___ not find the words to express my gratitude.
A. may
B. must
C. can
D. could

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #529
You ___ be 16 to drive a car in many countries.
A. may
B. must
C. can
D. should

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must' legal requirement.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #530
He ___ have played football professionally if he had wanted.
A. could
B. would
C. must
D. should

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Could have' unrealised past potential.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #531
___ we go to the museum today?
A. Shall
B. May
C. Will
D. Must

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #532
You ___ not leave your luggage unattended.
A. may
B. need
C. must
D. can

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must not' security.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #533
She ___ be the new boss; everyone is talking about her.
A. can
B. must
C. may
D. shall

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #534
___ you mind if I borrowed your pen?
A. May
B. Must
C. Should
D. Would

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Would you mind' polite request.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #535
I ___ not see the board clearly from here.
A. can
B. must
C. should
D. may

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Cannot' present inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #536
You ___ get a flu shot before winter.
A. may
B. should
C. must
D. can

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Should' advice.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #537
He ___ have taken the wrong folder by mistake.
A. must
B. should
C. would
D. might

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Might have' possibility.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #538
___ you like to go for a walk in the park?
A. Must
B. Should
C. Could
D. Would

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Would you like' invitation.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #539
We ___ not eat in the classroom.
A. can
B. may
C. should
D. must

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Must not' rule.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #540
He ___ run 5 km in 20 minutes when he was young.
A. may
B. can
C. could
D. might

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Could' past ability.

This question belongs to: English Modals