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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 #121
It ___ snow tonight, according to the forecast.
A. will
B. may
C. must
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'May' indicates possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #122
We ___ not enter without a permit.
A. must
B. may
C. shall
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must not' prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #123
You ___ see a doctor if the pain persists.
A. may
B. can
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Should' for advice.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #124
He ___ not have done it alone; it's too heavy.
A. could
B. must
C. should
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could not have' past impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #125
___ I have another glass of water?
A. Would
B. Must
C. May
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'May' for permission.
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Question #126
She ___ be sleeping; the lights are off.
A. shall
B. can
C. may
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must' deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #127
If you heat ice, it ___ melt.
A. will
B. may
C. can
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Zero conditional: 'will' can be used for a general fact.
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Question #128
I ___ rather you called me later.
A. could
B. should
C. would
D. had
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Would rather' + past tense for preference about another's action.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #129
You ___ not have worried; the test was easy.
A. need
B. should
C. could
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Need not have' means unnecessary past worry.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #130
___ you open the window, please?
A. Must
B. Could
C. May
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Polite request with 'Could'.
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Question #131
They ___ have arrived by now; their train landed at 5.
A. should
B. could
C. might
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Should have' expresses expectation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #132
He ___ not lift that heavy box because of his back.
A. should
B. must
C. can
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Cannot' indicates inability due to physical limitation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #133
You ___ not eat or drink in the lab.
A. can
B. must
C. may
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must not' for prohibition.
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Question #134
She ___ have taken the bus; her car is still here.
A. could
B. must
C. should
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must have' for strong deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #135
___ we meet at 7 instead?
A. May
B. Shall
C. Will
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Shall' for a suggestion involving 'we'.
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Question #136
You ___ to complete the assignment by Friday.
A. should
B. ought
C. have
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Have to' expresses obligation. Need 'have' for the infinitive with to.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #137
He ___ be very rich; he always donates generously.
A. must
B. shall
C. can
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' for logical deduction.
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Question #138
I ___ not remember where I put my keys.
A. may
B. can
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Cannot' expresses inability to remember.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #139
You ___ try the spaghetti; it's delicious.
A. can
B. must
C. may
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must' for strong recommendation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #140
He ___ have been a great actor. He had all the qualities.
A. could
B. should
C. must
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could have' indicates unrealised potential in the past.
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