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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 #821
He ___ be the one who left the flowers; he's so romantic.
A. can
B. shall
C. must
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #822
___ you like to go to the movies?
A. Must
B. Could
C. Would
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Would you like' invitation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #823
We ___ not make loud noises after midnight.
A. should
B. must
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must not' rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #824
She ___ have been in a hurry; she left her purse.
A. would
B. should
C. could
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #825
You ___ not walk on the escalator.
A. need
B. must
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must not' rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #826
I ___ not solve the equation; I need help.
A. should
B. can
C. must
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Cannot' present inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #827
He ___ be very hungry; he skipped breakfast.
A. can
B. must
C. shall
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #828
___ you mind if I turned on the TV?
A. May
B. Should
C. Would
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Would you mind' polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #829
You ___ not spend all your money on games.
A. must
B. should
C. can
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Should not' advice.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #830
He ___ have been a teacher; he explains things so well.
A. should
B. could
C. must
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Could have' unrealised potential.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #831
___ I take a day off tomorrow?
A. Must
B. May
C. Should
D. Would
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'May' permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #832
You ___ not disturb the sleeping baby.
A. must
B. may
C. need
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must not' important.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #833
I ___ not attend the conference last month.
A. may
B. can
C. might
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #834
She ___ be a doctor; she's always at the hospital.
A. may
B. must
C. shall
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #835
___ you like to play a game of chess?
A. Could
B. Would
C. Must
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Would you like' invitation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #836
We ___ not throw stones at the window.
A. must
B. can
C. should
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must not' prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #837
He ___ have been a journalist; he asks so many questions.
A. could
B. should
C. must
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must have' deduction (could have also possible but typical exam pattern: must for deduction). I'll choose 'must'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #838
___ we go to the mountains this weekend?
A. Must
B. May
C. Shall
D. Will
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #839
You ___ not leave the stove unattended.
A. must
B. need
C. can
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must not' safety.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #840
I ___ not remember his phone number.
A. may
B. must
C. can
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Cannot' inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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