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 #101
He ___ not go out alone at night when he was a child.
A. could
B. can
C. might
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could not' past prohibition/lack of permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #102
You ___ be joking! That can't be true.
A. should
B. may
C. can
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must' for a strong supposition (must be joking).
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #103
We ___ have left earlier; now we are stuck in traffic.
A. would
B. should
C. might
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Should have' expresses regret about the past.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #104
He ___ have known about the meeting. It was announced.
A. could
B. should
C. must
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must have' indicates past certainty.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #105
The teacher said we ___ leave early.
A. should
B. must
C. can
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Could' as past permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #106
You ___ not worry about the test; it's easy.
A. should
B. can
C. need
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Need not' means it's unnecessary.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #107
He ___ be absent tomorrow. He has a doctor's appointment.
A. may
B. will
C. can
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Will' indicates future certainty.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #108
___ it be okay if I used your laptop?
A. Must
B. Should
C. Would
D. May
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Would it be okay' is a polite way to ask permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #109
She ___ have finished the assignment; she started early.
A. must
B. should
C. would
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Might have' indicates a possibility in the past.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #110
You ___ not copy during the exam.
A. may
B. must
C. can
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must not' for strict prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #111
They ___ be here any minute now.
A. may
B. can
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Should' expresses expectation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #112
I ___ not believe what I just saw.
A. may
B. should
C. must
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Cannot' expresses disbelief.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #113
___ you like another piece of cake?
A. Could
B. Would
C. Should
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Would you like' is a polite offer.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #114
We ___ wear a helmet when riding a bike.
A. must
B. can
C. might
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' for obligation.
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Question #115
She ___ have been waiting for over an hour.
A. could
B. would
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must have been' for past logical deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #116
You ___ not speak loudly in the library.
A. can
B. should
C. may
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must not' for rule.
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Question #117
He ___ to have told me about the change.
A. must
B. should
C. ought
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Ought to have' expresses past obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #118
___ you lend me some money?
A. Must
B. Could
C. May
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Could' is a polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #119
That ___ be the answer; it's illogical.
A. shouldn't
B. mustn't
C. can't
D. needn't
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Can't' shows impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #120
I ___ play the guitar when I was in college.
A. could
B. can
C. may
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could' for past ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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