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 #1001
You ___ not write on the walls.
A. need
B. must
C. can
D. may

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must not' rule.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1002
I ___ not concentrate with all this noise.
A. could
B. may
C. should
D. can

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1003
He ___ be the champion; he's never lost.
A. can
B. may
C. shall
D. must

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Must' strong belief.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1004
___ you mind if I asked you a question?
A. Must
B. Should
C. Would
D. May

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Would you mind' polite request.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1005
You ___ not say mean things.
A. should
B. may
C. can
D. must

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Should not' moral advice.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1006
He ___ have been a swimmer; he moves so smoothly in water.
A. would
B. should
C. could
D. must

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Could have' past potential.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1007
___ I have your email address?
A. Would
B. Must
C. Should
D. May

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'May' permission.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1008
You ___ not light a campfire here.
A. must
B. need
C. can
D. may

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Must not' forest rule.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1009
I ___ not attend the seminar; I had a family emergency.
A. can
B. could
C. may
D. might

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1010
She ___ be a scientist; she's always in the lab.
A. must
B. can
C. may
D. shall

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1011
___ you like to see the latest model?
A. Should
B. Could
C. Must
D. Would

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1012
We ___ not talk back to our elders.
A. must
B. should
C. can
D. may

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Should not' cultural norm.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1013
He ___ have been a cartoonist; his sketches are brilliant.
A. would
B. must
C. could
D. should

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Could have' past potential.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1014
___ we go to the mall?
A. Shall
B. May
C. Must
D. Will

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1015
You ___ not step on the grass.
A. can
B. need
C. must
D. may

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must not' park rule.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1016
I ___ not remember the answer during the test.
A. could
B. should
C. can
D. may

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1017
He ___ be the new manager; he has an office.
A. shall
B. must
C. can
D. may

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1018
You ___ not play with fire.
A. may
B. can
C. need
D. must

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Must not' safety.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1019
She ___ have been a journalist; she writes so well.
A. would
B. could
C. should
D. must

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Could have' past potential.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1020
___ I come to the party with you?
A. May
B. Should
C. Would
D. Must

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'May' permission.

This question belongs to: English Modals