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

General English

Modals jkssb mcqs

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330 Total
Question 201 Discuss

You ... to respect your teachers and mentors.

A
must
B
should
C
ought
D
can

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Ought is the only modal here that grammatically takes 'to' for expressing duty.
Question 202 Discuss

I ... to finish this assignment by midnight.

A
must
B
should
C
have
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Have to is used to denote an external obligation and fits the grammar.
Question 203 Discuss

They ... not have insulted him in front of everyone.

A
must
B
should
C
ought
D
dare

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Should not have expresses strong criticism or regret over a past action.
Question 204 Discuss

He ... have committed the murder as he was out of town.

A
must not
B
cannot
C
need not
D
ought not

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Cannot have is used to express logical impossibility in the past.
Question 205 Discuss

Any individual ... achieve greatness with hard work and dedication.

A
shall
B
must
C
can
D
would

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Can denotes a theoretical possibility that applies to anyone.
Question 206 Discuss

We ... try to reduce our carbon footprint.

A
can
B
might
C
must
D
would

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Must shows a strong collective obligation or urgent necessity.
Question 207 Discuss

If he were the manager he ... implement strict rules.

A
will
B
would
C
shall
D
can

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Would is the correct modal in the main clause of a type 2 conditional.
Question 208 Discuss

She ... not have passed the exam without your help.

A
must
B
could
C
ought
D
need

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Could not have denotes a past inability under specific circumstances.
Question 209 Discuss

... you like another cup of tea

A
should
B
would
C
could
D
must

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Would you like is the standard form for making a polite offer.
Question 210 Discuss

He ... easily solve this complex mathematical equation.

A
can
B
may
C
shall
D
must

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Can represents intellectual capability or present ability.