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 #941
You ___ not gossip about others.
A. must
B. can
C. should
D. may

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Should not' moral advice.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #942
He ___ have been a soldier; he's so disciplined.
A. must
B. should
C. could
D. would

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Could have' past potential.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #943
___ I have some more rice, please?
A. May
B. Would
C. Must
D. Should

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'May' permission.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #944
You ___ not park your bike on the path.
A. must
B. can
C. need
D. may

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Must not' rule.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #945
I ___ not finish the project by the deadline.
A. can
B. could
C. may
D. should

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #946
He ___ be a professional chef; this meal is delicious.
A. can
B. shall
C. may
D. must

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #947
___ you like to try the cake?
A. Should
B. Could
C. Would
D. Must

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #948
We ___ not be late for the wedding.
A. can
B. must
C. should
D. may

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must not' important.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #949
She ___ have been a queen; she acts so regal.
A. must
B. could
C. would
D. should

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Could have' past potential.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #950
___ we go to the concert together?
A. Shall
B. Must
C. May
D. Will

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #951
You ___ not disturb the wildlife.
A. need
B. must
C. may
D. can

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must not' nature rule.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #952
I ___ not understand the message; it was in Spanish.
A. could
B. should
C. may
D. can

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #953
He ___ be the owner of this house; he has the keys.
A. shall
B. may
C. must
D. can

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #954
___ you mind if I paid you next week?
A. Would
B. May
C. Should
D. Must

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Would you mind' polite request.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #955
You ___ not watch too much TV.
A. must
B. may
C. can
D. should

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Should not' advice.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #956
He ___ have been a detective; he notices everything.
A. would
B. could
C. must
D. should

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Could have' past potential.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #957
___ I try this jacket on?
A. May
B. Should
C. Would
D. Must

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'May' permission.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #958
You ___ not drink alcohol in the park.
A. may
B. need
C. must
D. can

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must not' rule.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #959
I ___ not find the tickets before the show.
A. may
B. can
C. should
D. could

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #960
She ___ be a designer; her house is so stylish.
A. may
B. can
C. must
D. shall

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals