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 #1101
You ___ not walk alone late at night.
A. should
B. may
C. can
D. must

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Should not' safety advice.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1102
I ___ not unlock the door; the key broke.
A. could
B. may
C. should
D. can

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1103
He ___ be a scientist; he's always experimenting.
A. may
B. can
C. shall
D. must

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1104
We ___ not talk during the film.
A. can
B. should
C. must
D. may

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must not' cinema rule.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1105
He ___ have been a carpenter; his furniture is beautiful.
A. would
B. should
C. could
D. must

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Could have' past potential.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1106
___ we go to the zoo?
A. May
B. Must
C. Shall
D. Will

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1107
You ___ not disturb the library silence.
A. need
B. must
C. may
D. can

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must not' library rule.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1108
I ___ not find the right words to apologise.
A. should
B. can
C. may
D. could

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1109
She ___ be a secretary; she's great at organising.
A. shall
B. may
C. must
D. can

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1110
___ you mind if I took the last cookie?
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 #1111
You ___ not leave your room messy.
A. can
B. must
C. may
D. should

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Should not' parental advice.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1112
He ___ have been a DJ; he knows all the songs.
A. must
B. would
C. could
D. should

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Could have' past potential.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1113
___ I ask you a personal question?
A. May
B. Would
C. Must
D. Should

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'May' permission.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1114
You ___ not take medicine on an empty stomach.
A. must
B. can
C. may
D. should

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Should not' medical advice.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1115
I ___ not attend the dinner because I had a work call.
A. can
B. may
C. might
D. could

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1116
He ___ be a journalist; he's always writing.
A. may
B. must
C. can
D. shall

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Must' deduction.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1117
___ you like to see my new puppy?
A. Would
B. Could
C. Should
D. Must

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Would you like' offer.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1118
We ___ not forget to send the invitations.
A. must
B. should
C. can
D. may

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Should not' reminder.

This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #1119
She ___ have been a nurse; she cares for everyone.
A. must
B. could
C. should
D. would

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Could have' past potential.

This question belongs to: English Modals