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 #541
I ___ not believe you just did that.
A. must
B. should
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Cannot' disbelief.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #542
___ I have a glass of water?
A. Must
B. Should
C. Would
D. May
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'May' permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #543
You ___ be exhausted after such a long flight.
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 #544
He ___ have been at work; his car wasn't in the car park.
A. wouldn't
B. mustn't
C. shouldn't
D. couldn't
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Couldn't have' past impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #545
___ we eat out tonight?
A. May
B. Must
C. Shall
D. Will
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #546
You ___ not smoke on the train.
A. need
B. must
C. can
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must not' prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #547
She ___ be at the doctor's; she had an appointment.
A. must
B. may
C. can
D. shall
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #548
___ you like to learn to play the guitar?
A. Could
B. Would
C. Should
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #549
I ___ not go to the party; I wasn't invited.
A. might
B. may
C. could
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Could not' past impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #550
We ___ follow the instructions carefully.
A. must
B. might
C. can
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #551
He ___ have broken the window; he was outside all day.
A. mustn't
B. shouldn't
C. wouldn't
D. can't
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Can't have' past impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #552
___ I ask who's calling?
A. Must
B. May
C. Should
D. Would
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'May' polite inquiry.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #553
You ___ wear a seatbelt in the car.
A. may
B. must
C. can
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must' legal obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #554
I ___ hardly understand what he was saying.
A. must
B. could
C. should
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Could hardly' past difficulty.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #555
___ you help me with these bags, please?
A. May
B. Could
C. Must
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #556
She ___ have forgotten about the meeting; she's always forgetful.
A. might
B. would
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Might have' possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #557
You ___ not touch that; it's very fragile.
A. may
B. can
C. need
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must not' warning.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #558
He ___ be at the airport now; his flight leaves at 5.
A. must
B. may
C. can
D. shall
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #559
___ we go for a coffee after work?
A. Must
B. May
C. Shall
D. Will
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #560
You ___ not have to wear a tie; it's casual Friday.
A. should
B. must
C. do
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Do not have to' absence of obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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