Modals MCQs

English

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.

1119
Total Questions

Practice Questions

Page 34 of 56
Question #661
___ you like to try the dessert?
A. Would
B. Must
C. Should
D. Could

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #662
You ___ not leave your bike unlocked.
A. must
B. can
C. need
D. may

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Must not' advice.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #663
She ___ be at the meeting; I see her car.
A. must
B. can
C. shall
D. may

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #664
___ we go for a coffee?
A. Shall
B. Must
C. Will
D. May

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #665
I ___ hardly keep my eyes open.
A. can
B. should
C. may
D. must

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Can hardly' expression.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #666
He ___ have said that as a joke; he has a weird sense of humour.
A. should
B. must
C. would
D. might

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Might have' possibility.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #667
___ I trouble you for a glass of water?
A. Should
B. Must
C. May
D. Would

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'May' polite request.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #668
You ___ not cross the line; it's dangerous.
A. may
B. can
C. need
D. must

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Must not' safety.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #669
He ___ have completed the assignment; it's due tomorrow.
A. should
B. would
C. could
D. must

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Must have' deduction about near past.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #670
___ you like to have dinner with us?
A. Could
B. Would
C. Must
D. Should

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Would you like' invitation.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #671
We ___ not have taken the train; it was so crowded.
A. should
B. would
C. could
D. must

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Should not have' regret.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #672
She ___ be the author of this book; her name is on the cover.
A. may
B. can
C. must
D. shall

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #673
___ I borrow your stapler?
A. Should
B. Would
C. May
D. Must

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'May' permission.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #674
You ___ not walk under a ladder; it's bad luck.
A. may
B. need
C. can
D. must

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Must not' superstitious prohibition.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #675
I ___ not believe what I was hearing.
A. should
B. can
C. may
D. could

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Could not' past disbelief.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #676
He ___ be the fastest runner in the school.
A. may
B. must
C. can
D. shall

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must' strong belief.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #677
___ you mind moving your car?
A. Should
B. Must
C. May
D. Would

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Would you mind' polite request.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #678
We ___ leave now if we want to catch the bus.
A. should
B. can
C. must
D. may

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must' necessity.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #679
She ___ have been late because of the traffic.
A. must
B. should
C. might
D. would

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Might have' possibility.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #680
___ we go shopping this afternoon?
A. Must
B. Will
C. May
D. Shall

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.

This question belongs to: English Modals