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 #741
She ___ have been crying; her eyes are red.
A. could
B. would
C. must
D. should

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #742
___ we wait for you?
A. Must
B. Will
C. Shall
D. May

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Shall' for an offer/suggestion.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #743
You ___ not use your finger to point.
A. must
B. can
C. should
D. may

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Should not' etiquette.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #744
I ___ not read without my glasses.
A. can
B. may
C. should
D. must

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Cannot' inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #745
He ___ be a doctor; he knows so much about medicine.
A. must
B. can
C. may
D. shall

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #746
___ you mind picking me up from the station?
A. Should
B. May
C. Must
D. Would

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Would you mind' polite request.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #747
You ___ not waste your time on video games.
A. must
B. may
C. should
D. can

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Should not' advice.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #748
He ___ have been arrested; I saw him on the news.
A. could
B. must
C. should
D. would

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #749
___ I take your plate away?
A. Would
B. Should
C. Must
D. May

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'May' polite offer.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #750
You ___ not give up now; you're almost there.
A. need
B. must
C. may
D. can

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must not' strong discouragement.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #751
I ___ not solve the riddle; it was too tricky.
A. could
B. should
C. may
D. can

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #752
She ___ be the new girl; I've never seen her before.
A. may
B. shall
C. must
D. can

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #753
___ you like a refill?
A. Must
B. Could
C. Would
D. Should

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #754
We ___ not eat after brushing our teeth.
A. should
B. can
C. may
D. must

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Should not' advice.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #755
He ___ have known about the surprise; he acted shocked.
A. could
B. would
C. must
D. should

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #756
___ we dance?
A. May
B. Shall
C. Will
D. Must

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #757
You ___ not open this door under any circumstances.
A. must
B. may
C. can
D. need

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Must not' strict prohibition.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #758
I ___ hardly breathe at the top of the mountain.
A. must
B. should
C. could
D. can

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Could hardly' past difficulty.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #759
She ___ be very patient; she never gets angry.
A. must
B. may
C. shall
D. can

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #760
___ you mind showing me the way?
A. Must
B. Would
C. May
D. Should

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Would you mind' polite request.

This question belongs to: English Modals