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 #1081
You ___ not shout at your siblings.
A. must
B. may
C. should
D. can

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Should not' family rule.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1082
I ___ not recognise the song.
A. can
B. could
C. should
D. may

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1083
He ___ be a gardener; his yard is so well kept.
A. can
B. must
C. may
D. shall

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1084
___ you mind if I brought some wine?
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 #1085
You ___ not play in the street.
A. must
B. can
C. need
D. may

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Must not' safety.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1086
She ___ have been a florist; her arrangements are beautiful.
A. could
B. must
C. should
D. would

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Could have' past potential.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1087
___ I borrow your umbrella?
A. Would
B. May
C. Must
D. Should

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'May' permission.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1088
You ___ not ignore the red light.
A. can
B. must
C. may
D. need

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must not' traffic law.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1089
I ___ not find a seat on the bus.
A. may
B. should
C. could
D. can

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1090
He ___ be an engineer; he designed this bridge.
A. can
B. must
C. shall
D. may

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1091
We ___ not waste time.
A. can
B. must
C. may
D. should

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Should not' advice.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1092
He ___ have been a bodyguard; he's so protective.
A. could
B. would
C. should
D. must

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Could have' past potential.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1093
___ we go to the movies?
A. Will
B. Must
C. Shall
D. May

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1094
You ___ not use your neighbour's things without asking.
A. should
B. can
C. may
D. must

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Should not' etiquette.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1095
I ___ not attend the event because I was out of town.
A. may
B. can
C. could
D. might

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1096
She ___ be a baker; her bread is amazing.
A. shall
B. must
C. may
D. can

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1097
___ you mind if I left the door open?
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 #1098
You ___ not say rude words.
A. should
B. can
C. may
D. must

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Should not' manners.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1099
He ___ have been a coach; he motivates everyone.
A. should
B. could
C. must
D. would

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Could have' past potential.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1100
___ I have your phone number?
A. Would
B. Should
C. May
D. Must

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'May' permission.

This question belongs to: English Modals