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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 #61
He ___ have studied more for the exam. He failed.
A. should
B. could
C. would
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Should have' implies it was advisable but he didn't.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #62
That ___ be the postman. It's too early.
A. shouldn't
B. can't
C. mustn't
D. won't
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Can't' expresses impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #63
I ___ hear you very well. Could you speak louder?
A. mustn't
B. shouldn't
C. can't
D. may not
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Can't' indicates lack of ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #64
You ___ try this new restaurant; it's excellent.
A. can
B. shall
C. must
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must' is used for strong recommendation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #65
We ___ meet at the station at 5 p.m.
A. shall
B. would
C. will
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Will' indicates future arrangement.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #66
You ___ be 18 to enter this club.
A. must
B. should
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' indicates a requirement.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #67
He ___ not have gone far; he left just a minute ago.
A. must
B. should
C. might
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Cannot have' shows past impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #68
If you asked politely, she ___ help you.
A. should
B. must
C. might
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Might' indicates a possibility in a conditional.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #69
___ I ask you a question?
A. Would
B. Should
C. May
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'May' asks for permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #70
She ___ swim when she was three.
A. can
B. might
C. may
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Could' for past ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #71
You ___ feel tired after the long drive.
A. may
B. shall
C. can
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must' for logical assumption.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #72
They ___ have arrived yet. The traffic was heavy.
A. might not
B. must not
C. cannot
D. should not
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Might not have' expresses a past negative possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #73
You ___ not take photographs here.
A. must
B. may
C. can
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must not' for prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #74
I ___ rather not discuss it right now.
A. could
B. had
C. should
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Would rather' expresses preference.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #75
___ we start the meeting now?
A. Will
B. Must
C. May
D. Shall
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Shall' is used for suggestions with 'we'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #76
You ___ not have bought such an expensive gift.
A. must
B. need
C. dare
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Need not have' means it was unnecessary but you did it.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #77
He ___ write with both hands.
A. can
B. must
C. may
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Can' expresses ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #78
We ___ book the tickets in advance.
A. can
B. may
C. will
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Should' gives advice.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #79
It ___ be hot in August.
A. may
B. must
C. can
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Can' is used for general possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #80
___ you open the door for me, please?
A. Could
B. May
C. Must
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could' polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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