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

General English

Modals jkssb mcqs

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330 Total
Question 221 Discuss

They ... not to have made such a reckless decision.

A
ought
B
must
C
should
D
need

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Ought not to have denotes a moral criticism of a past action.
Question 222 Discuss

He ... have been exhausted after the marathon.

A
can
B
must
C
shall
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Must have shows a highly certain logical conclusion about the past.
Question 223 Discuss

... I have your attention please

A
can
B
will
C
may
D
must

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

May I is a formal and standard way to request attention.
Question 224 Discuss

You ... not park your car in front of the gate.

A
need
B
must
C
dare
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Must not represents a strong rule or prohibition.
Question 225 Discuss

We ... go to the cinema tonight if you are free.

A
must
B
could
C
dare
D
shall

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Could is used to make a suggestion or offer a possibility.
Question 226 Discuss

He ... use my laptop as long as he does not delete any files.

A
must
B
shall
C
can
D
would

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Can is used here to grant permission conditionally.
Question 227 Discuss

If you had asked me I ... have given you the money.

A
will
B
would
C
can
D
shall

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Would have is the correct structure for a third conditional sentence.
Question 228 Discuss

She ... have been asleep when I knocked on the door.

A
can
B
shall
C
must
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Must have shows a logical assumption based on a past situation.
Question 229 Discuss

I ... definitely visit you when I come to Delhi.

A
will
B
can
C
may
D
might

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Will is used with 'I' to make a firm promise.
Question 230 Discuss

You ... not have bought so many apples we already have plenty.

A
must
B
need
C
dare
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Need not have indicates a completed action that was unnecessary.