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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 #621
He ___ be very lonely; he never goes out.
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 #622
___ we have a quick chat?
A. May
B. Will
C. Must
D. Shall
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #623
You ___ not park in front of the emergency exit.
A. may
B. need
C. can
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must not' rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #624
She ___ sing very well when she was young.
A. might
B. could
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Could' past ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #625
I ___ not understand what he was talking about.
A. can
B. may
C. should
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #626
___ you like to join our team?
A. Could
B. Would
C. Should
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Would you like' invitation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #627
We ___ arrive before dark if we leave now.
A. can
B. must
C. should
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Can' expresses ability/possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #628
He ___ not have seen the sign; it was hidden.
A. would
B. could
C. must
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Could not have' past inability to see.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #629
___ I come with you to the concert?
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 #630
You ___ not be late; the boss will be angry.
A. may
B. must
C. need
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must not' strong warning.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #631
She ___ be the one who solved the puzzle; she's very smart.
A. can
B. shall
C. must
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #632
___ you please lend me your bike?
A. Could
B. Should
C. Must
D. May
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #633
I ___ not have gone to the party; I ended up being bored.
A. need
B. should
C. must
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Need not have' past unnecessary action.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #634
He ___ have been a great chef if he had pursued it.
A. must
B. would
C. could
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Could have' unrealised past potential.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #635
___ we go to the theatre 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 #636
You ___ not eat in the computer lab.
A. must
B. need
C. can
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must not' rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #637
She ___ be at the dentist; she had an appointment.
A. shall
B. must
C. can
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #638
___ you like some biscuits with your tea?
A. Must
B. Would
C. Could
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #639
I ___ not find my keys; I looked everywhere.
A. could
B. may
C. should
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #640
We ___ wear a uniform at school; it's the rule.
A. should
B. may
C. must
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must' obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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