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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 #161
You ___ have been here earlier to get a good seat.
A. would
B. must
C. should
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Should have' for missed advisable action.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #162
He ___ not understand the question; it was in French.
A. may
B. might
C. can
D. could
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #163
We ___ get there before dark if we hurry.
A. may
B. can
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Can' indicates ability/possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #164
___ you pass me the salt, please?
A. Could
B. May
C. Should
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Polite request: 'Could'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #165
He ___ be at work now; it's 10 a.m.
A. can
B. must
C. shall
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must' for deduction.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #166
I ___ not have said that. It was a mistake.
A. should
B. might
C. could
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Should not have' expresses regret.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #167
She ___ not come because she was feeling unwell.
A. might
B. could
C. may
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability/permission.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #168
You ___ not feed the animals in the zoo.
A. may
B. can
C. must
D. need
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must not' prohibition.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #169
___ we go to the beach instead?
A. Must
B. May
C. Will
D. Shall
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Shall' suggestion with 'we'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #170
I ___ rather stay at home tonight.
A. could
B. would
C. should
D. had
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Would rather' = prefer.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #171
You ___ not have spent all your money.
A. need
B. should
C. could
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Should not have' criticises a past action.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #172
She ___ be at the library; she studies there often.
A. might
B. will
C. should
D. must
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Might' for weak possibility.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #173
He ___ have known the truth; he was present at the meeting.
A. could
B. must
C. should
D. would
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must have' past certainty.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #174
You ___ not speak with your mouth full.
A. must
B. need
C. can
D. may
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must not' for social rule.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #175
___ you help me with my homework?
A. Should
B. May
C. Could
D. Must
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Polite request: 'Could'.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #176
This ___ be the best movie I've ever seen.
A. may
B. shall
C. must
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Must' for strong belief.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #177
I ___ not attend the meeting yesterday because I was sick.
A. could
B. may
C. might
D. can
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Could not' past inability.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #178
We ___ wear seatbelts by law.
A. must
B. can
C. may
D. might
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must' legal obligation.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #179
___ you like something to drink?
A. Must
B. Would
C. Should
D. Could
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Would you like' polite offer.
This question belongs to: English Modals
Question #180
He ___ have stolen the money; he's been with me all day.
A. mustn't
B. shouldn'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

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