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 #701
You ___ not go out without a coat; it's freezing.
A. should
B. must
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Should not' advice.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #702
He ___ speak when he was one year old.
A. may
B. might
C. could
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Could' past ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #703
I ___ not have believed it if I hadn't seen it myself.
A. can
B. may
C. would
D. will
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Third conditional: 'would not have'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #704
___ you like some help with your homework?
A. Must
B. Should
C. Could
D. Would
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #705
You ___ not run in the corridors.
A. must
B. need
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must not' school rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #706
She ___ be the person you're looking for.
A. might
B. must
C. will
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Might' possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #707
___ we take the train or the bus?
A. Will
B. Must
C. Shall
D. May
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Shall' for a choice.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #708
I ___ not play outside because it was raining.
A. may
B. could
C. might
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #709
We ___ be kind to animals.
A. may
B. should
C. might
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Should' moral duty.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #710
He ___ have taken the wrong key; this one doesn't fit.
A. would
B. must
C. should
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #711
___ I ask you something personal?
A. Must
B. Should
C. May
D. Would
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'May' permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #712
You ___ not smoke in the car.
A. may
B. can
C. must
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #713
I ___ hear the speaker at the back of the room.
A. couldn't
B. shouldn't
C. may not
D. can't
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Couldn't' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #714
She ___ be the best singer in the competition.
A. can
B. must
C. shall
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must' strong belief.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #715
___ you like to go for a drive?
A. Could
B. Must
C. Would
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Would you like' invitation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #716
We ___ not be afraid of change.
A. may
B. must
C. should
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Should not' advice.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #717
He ___ have been scared; he was trembling.
A. should
B. must
C. could
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #718
___ we go to the zoo on Saturday?
A. Must
B. May
C. Will
D. Shall
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #719
You ___ not have to come if you're tired.
A. need
B. do
C. must
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Do not have to' lack of obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #720
I ___ not understand the lecture; it was too complex.
A. could
B. can
C. may
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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