General English Modals Jkssb Mcqs (330 MCQs) | JKSSB & SSC Quiz

General English

Modals jkssb mcqs

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Question 171 Discuss

If she had left earlier she ... not have missed her flight.

A
will
B
would
C
shall
D
can

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Would have is the correct structure for the main clause of a third conditional.
Question 172 Discuss

I ... rather stay at home tonight than go out.

A
should
B
must
C
would
D
could

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Would rather is an idiomatic phrase used to express a preference.
Question 173 Discuss

You ... better clean your room before your mother gets angry.

A
should
B
would
C
had
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Had better is used to give strong advice or a warning.
Question 174 Discuss

He ... have been a doctor but he chose to become an actor instead.

A
would
B
could
C
should
D
must

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Could have expresses an unfulfilled past possibility or potential.
Question 175 Discuss

We ... absolutely win this contract to save the company.

A
may
B
might
C
must
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Must is used to express an absolute necessity or strong obligation.
Question 176 Discuss

... you please pass me the salt

A
should
B
must
C
shall
D
would

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Would you please is a standard phrase for making a polite request.
Question 177 Discuss

They ... have realized the danger they were in.

A
cannot
B
must not
C
ought not
D
shall not

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Must not have denotes a logical deduction that something did not happen.
Question 178 Discuss

I ... definitely attend your wedding no matter what.

A
will
B
shall
C
may
D
can

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Will is used with the first person to show strong determination or a promise.
Question 179 Discuss

She ... read fluently by the time she was four.

A
can
B
could
C
might
D
would

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Could indicates a specific ability in the past.
Question 180 Discuss

You ... not speak to the driver while the bus is in motion.

A
must
B
need
C
dare
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Must not expresses a strict rule or safety prohibition.