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 #901
You ___ not shout in the hospital.
A. must
B. need
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must not' hospital rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #902
I ___ not go to the cinema last weekend.
A. might
B. could
C. can
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #903
He ___ be a professional photographer; his photos are stunning.
A. shall
B. can
C. must
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #904
___ you like to see my stamp collection?
A. Must
B. Would
C. Should
D. Could
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #905
We ___ not forget to lock the doors.
A. can
B. should
C. must
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' important.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #906
He ___ have been a scientist; he's always experimenting.
A. would
B. must
C. should
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Could have' past potential.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #907
___ we go to the library?
A. Shall
B. Must
C. May
D. Will
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #908
You ___ not feed the animals at the zoo.
A. can
B. may
C. must
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' zoo rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #909
I ___ not hear the phone ring.
A. did
B. should
C. must
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Did not' hear. But we need modal. Change to 'could not hear'. I'll adjust: 'I ___ not hear the phone ring; could you call again?' Options: could, must, should, may. Correct: could.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #910
I ___ not hear the phone ring; could you call again?
A. may
B. could
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #911
She ___ be a journalist; she's always asking questions.
A. must
B. can
C. shall
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #912
___ you mind if I borrowed your bike?
A. Would
B. Must
C. May
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Would you mind' polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #913
You ___ not lie to your parents.
A. can
B. should
C. must
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Should not' moral advice.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #914
He ___ have been in a fight; he has a black eye.
A. must
B. could
C. would
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #915
___ I take a seat?
A. May
B. Would
C. Must
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'May' permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #916
You ___ not play music after 11 p.m.
A. may
B. can
C. need
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must not' rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #917
I ___ not find a parking spot near the office.
A. should
B. can
C. could
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #918
He ___ be the best employee of the year.
A. must
B. shall
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' strong belief.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #919
___ you like to taste the soup?
A. Would
B. Should
C. Must
D. Could
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #920
We ___ not disturb the peace.
A. must
B. should
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must not' obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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