I ___ not attend the meeting yesterday because I was sick. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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I ___ not attend the meeting yesterday because I was sick.

A. may

B. could

C. can

D. might

Answer: Option B

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'Could not' past inability.

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She ___ be at home because the lights are off.

A. needn't

B. mustn't

C. can't

D. shouldn't

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Can't' denotes impossibility.

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It ___ have been a great party. I'm sorry I missed it.

A. must

B. could

C. might

D. should

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Must have' indicates a strong assumption about the past.

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You ___ be serious! How can that happen?

A. needn't

B. can't

C. mustn't

D. shouldn't

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Can't' shows disbelief.

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