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 #921
She ___ have been in a hurry; she forgot her keys.
A. should
B. could
C. must
D. would

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #922
___ we go to the supermarket?
A. May
B. Will
C. Must
D. Shall

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #923
You ___ not touch the thermostat.
A. must
B. need
C. can
D. may

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Must not' rule.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #924
I ___ not recognise her after all these years.
A. could
B. may
C. can
D. should

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #925
He ___ be the funniest person I know.
A. must
B. shall
C. can
D. may

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Must' strong opinion.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #926
___ you mind if I left my bag here?
A. May
B. Would
C. Should
D. Must

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Would you mind' polite request.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #927
You ___ not chew gum in class.
A. must
B. may
C. can
D. need

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Must not' school rule.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #928
She ___ have been a singer; her voice is beautiful.
A. could
B. must
C. would
D. should

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Could have' past potential.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #929
___ I come in?
A. Must
B. May
C. Should
D. Would

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'May' permission.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #930
You ___ not open this package until Christmas.
A. may
B. must
C. need
D. can

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must not' instruction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #931
I ___ not go to the party because I had no dress.
A. may
B. might
C. could
D. can

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #932
He ___ be a carpenter; look at his tools.
A. shall
B. must
C. can
D. may

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #933
___ you like to read this book?
A. Must
B. Could
C. Should
D. Would

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #934
We ___ not climb on the furniture.
A. should
B. may
C. can
D. must

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Must not' rule.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #935
He ___ have been a magician; his tricks are amazing.
A. could
B. should
C. must
D. would

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Could have' past potential.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #936
___ we order some food?
A. Must
B. Will
C. Shall
D. May

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #937
You ___ not run by the pool.
A. may
B. must
C. can
D. need

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must not' safety.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #938
I ___ not reach the shelf; I'm too short.
A. can
B. must
C. may
D. should

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Cannot' inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #939
She ___ be a photographer; she always has a camera.
A. can
B. must
C. may
D. shall

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #940
___ you mind if I brought my dog?
A. Must
B. Would
C. May
D. Should

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Would you mind' polite request.

This question belongs to: English Modals