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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 #41
You ___ not park here. It's a no-parking zone.
A. can
B. may
C. need
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must not' means prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #42
It ___ rain, so take a coat.
A. might
B. should
C. will
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Might' expresses possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #43
You ___ be tired after such a long journey.
A. must
B. may
C. shall
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' for logical deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #44
He ___ have missed the bus; that's why he's late.
A. would
B. might
C. must
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Might have' indicates a past possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #45
I ___ like a cup of coffee, please.
A. could
B. would
C. might
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Would like' is a polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #46
You ___ to see a doctor immediately.
A. ought
B. should
C. must
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Ought to' gives strong advice.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #47
___ I help you carry that bag?
A. May
B. Shall
C. Must
D. Will
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Shall' in offers with 'I/we'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #48
They ___ have won the match if they had played better.
A. can
B. would
C. shall
D. will
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Third conditional uses 'would have'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #49
You ___ be serious! How can that happen?
A. shouldn't
B. mustn't
C. needn't
D. can't
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Can't' shows disbelief.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #50
She ___ have forgotten the meeting. She never forgets.
A. couldn't
B. mustn't
C. shouldn't
D. can't
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Can't have' expresses past impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #51
You ___ not leave the room without permission.
A. may
B. can
C. must
D. shall
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' is a strong prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #52
I ___ speak to the manager, please?
A. Could
B. Should
C. May
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could' is used for polite requests.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #53
___ we go for a walk?
A. May
B. Shall
C. Must
D. Will
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Shall' is used for suggestions with 'we'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #54
He ___ to work harder if he wants to pass.
A. needs
B. need
C. ought
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Needs to' (main verb) expresses necessity. 'Need' as modal would be 'need' without 'to'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #55
You ___ have seen her face when she heard the news.
A. should
B. would
C. could
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Should have seen' means it was a sight worth seeing.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #56
They ___ not play outside because it was raining.
A. could
B. may
C. can
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could not' indicates past inability due to circumstances.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #57
She ___ be very upset; she's been crying.
A. may
B. must
C. shall
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must' for logical deduction based on evidence.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #58
We ___ hurry, or we'll miss the train.
A. must
B. may
C. can
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' expresses urgent necessity.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #59
You ___ not touch that; it's dangerous.
A. can
B. must
C. should
D. shall
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must not' for strong prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #60
___ you like to join us for dinner?
A. Would
B. Must
C. Should
D. Could
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Would you like' is a polite invitation.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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