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 #681
You ___ not eat before swimming.
A. can
B. need
C. must
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' old wives' tale.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #682
He ___ run a 4-minute mile.
A. should
B. must
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Can' ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #683
I ___ not have arrived on time if I hadn't taken a taxi.
A. may
B. would
C. will
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Third conditional: 'would not have'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #684
___ you like to see the garden?
A. Should
B. Must
C. Would
D. Could
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #685
You ___ not leave your car unlocked.
A. should
B. may
C. must
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Should not' advice.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #686
She ___ be the one who wrote the anonymous letter.
A. shall
B. must
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #687
___ I have a word with the manager?
A. Would
B. Should
C. Must
D. May
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'May' permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #688
We ___ not make the same mistake again.
A. must
B. should
C. can
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must not' determination.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #689
He ___ have been hungry; he ate two pizzas.
A. would
B. must
C. could
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #690
___ you help me with the washing up?
A. May
B. Should
C. Must
D. Could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #691
I ___ not attend the class yesterday.
A. could
B. may
C. might
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #692
You ___ not disturb the meeting.
A. must
B. may
C. can
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must not' prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #693
He ___ be very wealthy; he owns a yacht.
A. shall
B. can
C. must
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #694
You ___ not have to wake up early; it's the weekend.
A. should
B. must
C. do
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Do not have to' lack of obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #695
I ___ not find the book you recommended.
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 #696
She ___ be at the gym; she always goes at this hour.
A. shall
B. can
C. may
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #697
___ you like to take a seat?
A. Could
B. Must
C. Would
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Would you like' polite offer.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #698
We ___ not forget to thank our hosts.
A. can
B. must
C. may
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Should not' advice.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #699
He ___ have left the oven on; I smell smoke.
A. must
B. should
C. could
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #700
___ I use your dictionary?
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

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