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 #1021
I ___ not find my way to the hotel.
A. should
B. can
C. may
D. could

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1022
He ___ be a musician; he's always humming.
A. may
B. can
C. shall
D. must

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1023
___ you like to go for a swim?
A. Could
B. Would
C. Must
D. Should

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Would you like' invitation.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1024
We ___ not leave the door open at night.
A. should
B. must
C. can
D. may

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must not' security.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1025
He ___ have been a pilot; he loves flying.
A. must
B. would
C. should
D. could

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Could have' past potential.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1026
___ we go to the party?
A. Shall
B. Will
C. May
D. Must

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1027
You ___ not lean out of the window.
A. must
B. need
C. can
D. may

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Must not' safety.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1028
I ___ not reach you on the phone all day.
A. should
B. can
C. could
D. may

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1029
She ___ be a librarian; she's always reading.
A. may
B. can
C. must
D. shall

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1030
___ you mind if I parked here?
A. Would
B. Must
C. May
D. Should

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Would you mind' polite request.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1031
You ___ not walk on the railway tracks.
A. may
B. need
C. must
D. can

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must not' danger.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1032
He ___ have been a politician; he's so charismatic.
A. would
B. must
C. could
D. should

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Could have' past potential.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1033
___ I speak to the director?
A. Should
B. Must
C. Would
D. May

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'May' polite request.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1034
You ___ not use your neighbour's Wi-Fi without permission.
A. must
B. may
C. should
D. can

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Should not' ethical advice.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1035
I ___ not attend the course because it was full.
A. can
B. could
C. might
D. may

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Could not' past impossibility.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1036
He ___ be a philosopher; he asks deep questions.
A. can
B. must
C. shall
D. may

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1037
___ you like to see the kittens?
A. Would
B. Must
C. Could
D. Should

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1038
We ___ not forget to water the plants.
A. may
B. should
C. must
D. can

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Should not' reminder.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1039
She ___ have been a teacher; she explains concepts clearly.
A. should
B. must
C. would
D. could

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Could have' past potential.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1040
___ we go to the theatre?
A. Shall
B. Will
C. Must
D. May

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.

This question belongs to: English Modals