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 #581
We ___ not leave the door open.
A. may
B. should
C. can
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must not' instruction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #582
He ___ play the drums when he was a teenager.
A. may
B. could
C. might
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Could' past ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #583
I ___ not believe how much you've grown.
A. may
B. should
C. can
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Cannot' expression of surprise.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #584
___ I have a look at your notes?
A. Should
B. Must
C. May
D. Would
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'May' permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #585
You ___ be tired after working all night.
A. can
B. shall
C. may
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #586
He ___ have arrived by now; it's been hours.
A. might
B. must
C. should
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Should have' expresses expectation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #587
___ you please write it down for me?
A. Should
B. May
C. Must
D. Could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #588
We ___ not eat too much sugar.
A. must
B. can
C. should
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Should not' advice.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #589
She ___ have taken my bag by mistake; they look similar.
A. could
B. must
C. should
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #590
___ we go to the party or not?
A. May
B. Shall
C. Will
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Shall' for a choice.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #591
You ___ not cross the street on a red light.
A. can
B. may
C. must
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #592
He ___ be at the gym; he goes every day.
A. may
B. can
C. must
D. shall
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must' deduction from habit.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #593
___ you like to sit by the window?
A. Must
B. Could
C. Would
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #594
I ___ not go to the office yesterday due to the snow.
A. could
B. can
C. may
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #595
You ___ not forget to lock the door.
A. may
B. must
C. can
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must not' important reminder.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #596
She ___ have been a model; she's so tall.
A. could
B. should
C. must
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could have' past potential.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #597
___ I take your order now?
A. Would
B. Should
C. May
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'May' polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #598
You ___ try the new restaurant; the food is excellent.
A. may
B. should
C. must
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must' strong recommendation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #599
He ___ have been at the scene; his fingerprints were found.
A. should
B. must
C. could
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must have' deduction from evidence.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #600
___ we meet at 3 instead of 4?
A. Must
B. Will
C. Shall
D. May
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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