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 #561
I ___ not reach the top shelf; I need a stool.
A. may
B. can
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Cannot' inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #562
She ___ have been here; I saw her coat.
A. should
B. must
C. would
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #563
___ you like to dance with me?
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 #564
We ___ not play loud music after 10 p.m.
A. may
B. should
C. must
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #565
He ___ speak Japanese when he lived in Tokyo.
A. can
B. might
C. may
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Could' past ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #566
You ___ not have said that; it hurt her feelings.
A. should
B. could
C. must
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Should not have' criticism.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #567
___ I use your restroom?
A. May
B. Should
C. Must
D. Would
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'May' permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #568
It ___ be a long meeting; bring some coffee.
A. must
B. might
C. should
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Might' possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #569
He ___ have won the race if he hadn't fallen.
A. may
B. will
C. can
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Third conditional: 'would have'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #570
___ we have the menu, please?
A. Must
B. May
C. Would
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'May' polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #571
You ___ not swim in the river; it's dangerous.
A. must
B. can
C. need
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must not' prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #572
She ___ be very busy today; she hasn't replied.
A. shall
B. may
C. must
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #573
___ you mind if I closed the window?
A. May
B. Should
C. Would
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Would you mind' polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #574
I ___ not complete the assignment on time.
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 #575
You ___ take your medicine regularly.
A. can
B. might
C. must
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must' necessity.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #576
He ___ have been a spy; nobody knew his real job.
A. would
B. should
C. might
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Might have' possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #577
You ___ not park here; it's a fire exit.
A. can
B. must
C. may
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must not' prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #578
I ___ not find my phone this morning.
A. should
B. may
C. could
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #579
She ___ be the one who called; the voice sounded like hers.
A. may
B. must
C. can
D. shall
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #580
___ you like a piece of cake?
A. Would
B. Could
C. Must
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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