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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 #141
___ you please repeat the question?
A. Could
B. Must
C. Should
D. May
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Polite request: 'Could you please...'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #142
If I had more time, I ___ travel the world.
A. can
B. will
C. would
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Second conditional: 'would'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #143
You ___ be 21 to drink alcohol in the USA.
A. can
B. may
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must' for legal obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #144
She ___ have forgotten my birthday; she's so forgetful.
A. should
B. would
C. might
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Might have' past possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #145
We ___ not go out because it was storming.
A. might
B. may
C. could
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #146
You ___ not talk during the movie.
A. can
B. should
C. must
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #147
___ you like to go out for dinner tonight?
A. Must
B. Would
C. Could
D. Should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Would you like' is an invitation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #148
He ___ have missed the flight; I saw him at the gate.
A. shouldn't
B. mustn't
C. can't
D. wouldn't
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Can't have' past impossibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #149
You ___ to be here by 8 a.m.
A. must
B. ought
C. have
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Ought to' indicates obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #150
I ___ finish this puzzle; it's too hard.
A. mustn't
B. can't
C. may not
D. shouldn't
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Can't' for inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #151
They ___ have left without telling us; that's rude.
A. mustn't
B. wouldn't
C. shouldn't
D. couldn't
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Shouldn't have' criticises past action.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #152
___ I call you a taxi?
A. Will
B. Shall
C. May
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Shall' used for offers with 'I'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #153
She ___ speak before she was two.
A. can
B. may
C. might
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Could' past ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #154
You ___ not worry; I'll take care of it.
A. must
B. need
C. can
D. should
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Need not' = don't need to.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #155
That ___ be John's house; there's his car.
A. may
B. shall
C. must
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must' deduction from evidence.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #156
We ___ have taken a wrong turn; I don't recognize this street.
A. should
B. must
C. would
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Might have' past possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #157
You ___ not park in front of the gate.
A. can
B. may
C. must
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #158
He ___ run 100 metres in 10 seconds.
A. must
B. should
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Can' for ability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #159
___ you mind turning down the music?
A. Should
B. Must
C. Would
D. May
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Would you mind' polite request.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #160
I ___ see you tomorrow if I'm free.
A. might
B. should
C. can
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Might' expresses a future possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals

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