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 #861
I ___ not find the remote control anywhere.
A. could
B. should
C. can
D. may

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #862
He ___ be the one who called; it was a man's voice.
A. can
B. may
C. must
D. shall

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #863
___ you like to play tennis?
A. Would
B. Could
C. Should
D. Must

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Would you like' invitation.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #864
We ___ not cross the street without looking.
A. must
B. can
C. should
D. may

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Must not' safety.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #865
She ___ have been a teacher; she loves helping others learn.
A. would
B. must
C. could
D. should

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Could have' past potential.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #866
___ we go now, before it gets dark?
A. Shall
B. Will
C. Must
D. May

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #867
You ___ not touch the museum exhibits.
A. need
B. can
C. may
D. must

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Must not' museum rule.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #868
I ___ not lift the suitcase; it was too heavy.
A. could
B. should
C. can
D. may

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #869
He ___ be the new director; I saw his photo.
A. may
B. must
C. shall
D. can

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #870
___ you mind if I took a day off?
A. May
B. Must
C. Should
D. Would

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Would you mind' polite request.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #871
You ___ not let failure stop you.
A. must
B. should
C. can
D. may

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Should not' advice.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #872
He ___ have been a chef; his cooking is wonderful.
A. could
B. must
C. would
D. should

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Could have' unrealised potential.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #873
___ I have another biscuit?
A. Would
B. Must
C. Should
D. May

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'May' permission.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #874
You ___ not play ball games here.
A. may
B. need
C. must
D. can

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must not' rule.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #875
I ___ not complete the marathon; I had to stop.
A. could
B. may
C. might
D. can

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #876
She ___ be a nurse; she wears a uniform.
A. shall
B. must
C. can
D. may

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #877
___ you like to go to the fair?
A. Must
B. Could
C. Should
D. Would

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Would you like' invitation.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #878
We ___ not walk on the grass.
A. must
B. may
C. can
D. should

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Must not' rule.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #879
He ___ have been injured in the accident; the ambulance came.
A. could
B. must
C. should
D. would

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #880
___ we go on a road trip?
A. Will
B. Shall
C. May
D. Must

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.

This question belongs to: English Modals