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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 #81
He ___ be at home; all the lights are on.
A. can
B. must
C. shall
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must' for deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #82
You ___ have told me the truth.
A. might
B. should
C. could
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Should have' expresses that the right thing was not done.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #83
I ___ go to the dentist tomorrow.
A. should to
B. have to
C. ought
D. must to
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Have to' expresses necessity. 'Must to' is wrong.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #84
She ___ not come to the party; she's busy.
A. should
B. can
C. may
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'May not' indicates possibility of not coming.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #85
___ you mind if I open the window?
A. Must
B. Should
C. May
D. Would
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Would you mind' is a polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #86
You ___ smoke in this building.
A. could not
B. might not
C. need not
D. must not
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must not' for prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #87
They ___ be on holiday; their car isn't in the drive.
A. may
B. must
C. shall
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must' expresses a logical conclusion.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #88
I ___ have left my keys at the office.
A. must
B. would
C. should
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Might have' indicates past possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #89
You ___ not work if you don't want to.
A. need
B. can
C. must
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Need not' means it's not necessary.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #90
___ you like tea or coffee?
A. Would
B. Should
C. Must
D. Could
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Would you like' offers a choice.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #91
He ___ have seen her there; she was at home all day.
A. won't
B. can't
C. shouldn't
D. mustn't
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Can't have' expresses past impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #92
We ___ listen to our parents.
A. must
B. can
C. might
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' for strong obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #93
She ___ speak three languages fluently.
A. should
B. may
C. can
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Can' for ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #94
___ we go to the cinema tonight?
A. May
B. Will
C. Shall
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Shall' for suggestions with 'we'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #95
You ___ not park here; it's a fire lane.
A. may
B. can
C. need
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must not' for prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #96
It ___ have been a great party. I'm sorry I missed it.
A. should
B. could
C. must
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must have' indicates a strong assumption about the past.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #97
I ___ finish this report by tomorrow.
A. can
B. must
C. may
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must' expresses necessity.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #98
You ___ to take this medicine three times a day.
A. should
B. are
C. have
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Have to' expresses obligation. Blank requires 'have' to form 'have to'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #99
She ___ be very intelligent; she solves puzzles quickly.
A. shall
B. may
C. can
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must' indicates deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #100
___ I borrow your pen for a moment?
A. Could
B. Should
C. Must
D. Would
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could' is a polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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