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 #761
You ___ not miss this opportunity; it's once in a lifetime.
A. should
B. can
C. may
D. must

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Should not' strong advice.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #762
He ___ have been to Paris; his phone is full of pictures.
A. must
B. should
C. could
D. would

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #763
___ I get you something to drink?
A. May
B. Would
C. Must
D. Should

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'May' polite offer.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #764
You ___ not shout; I'm right here.
A. need
B. should
C. can
D. must

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Need not' unnecessary.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #765
I ___ not attend the party last weekend.
A. might
B. can
C. could
D. may

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #766
He ___ be very intelligent; he solved the problem in minutes.
A. can
B. may
C. must
D. shall

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #767
___ you like to see the menu?
A. Should
B. Must
C. Would
D. Could

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #768
We ___ not play with matches.
A. should
B. can
C. must
D. may

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must not' safety.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #769
She ___ have been a dancer; she moves so gracefully.
A. could
B. should
C. must
D. would

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #770
___ we order a pizza?
A. May
B. Must
C. Will
D. Shall

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #771
You ___ not walk on the freshly mopped floor.
A. may
B. must
C. can
D. need

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must not' warning.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #772
I ___ not recall his name at the moment.
A. should
B. must
C. may
D. can

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Cannot' temporary inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #773
He ___ be at the library; he said he'd be there.
A. shall
B. may
C. must
D. can

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #774
___ you mind if I sat next to you?
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 #775
You ___ not worry about the little things.
A. can
B. may
C. should
D. must

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Should not' advice.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #776
He ___ have missed the exit; we're going the wrong way.
A. could
B. would
C. should
D. must

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #777
You ___ not feed the birds; it's not allowed.
A. must
B. may
C. need
D. can

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Must not' rule.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #778
I ___ not swim when I was younger.
A. can
B. may
C. could
D. might

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #779
She ___ be the one who sent the package; it's her handwriting.
A. may
B. must
C. shall
D. can

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #780
___ you like some help with those bags?
A. Would
B. Should
C. Could
D. Must

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.

This question belongs to: English Modals