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

General English

Modals jkssb mcqs

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330 Total
Question 231 Discuss

He ... to practice every day to win the championship.

A
has
B
must
C
should
D
can

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Has to conveys a strong external necessity, fitting the grammar here.
Question 232 Discuss

... that he were alive to see this glorious day

A
should
B
would
C
could
D
might

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Would that is an idiom expressing a deep, unfulfilled wish.
Question 233 Discuss

They ... not have found the house without the map.

A
must
B
could
C
should
D
would

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Could not have denotes an impossibility in the past given the circumstances.
Question 234 Discuss

You ... to apologize to her for your misbehavior.

A
should
B
must
C
ought
D
can

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Ought is followed by the infinitive 'to' to denote moral duty.
Question 235 Discuss

I ... rather fail with honor than win by cheating.

A
should
B
would
C
could
D
might

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Would rather is an established phrase indicating preference.
Question 236 Discuss

He ... not touch the exhibits in the museum.

A
dare
B
need
C
must
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Must not represents an explicit prohibition or rule.
Question 237 Discuss

We ... have booked the tickets in advance.

A
should
B
would
C
can
D
might

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Should have is used to express regret over a past mistake.
Question 238 Discuss

She ... play the piano beautifully when she was younger.

A
can
B
could
C
may
D
must

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Could signifies an ability or talent in the past.
Question 239 Discuss

The boss ... demand an explanation for this delay.

A
can
B
might
C
ought
D
shall

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Might indicates a strong possibility in the future.
Question 240 Discuss

... you mind if I borrowed your dictionary for an hour

A
should
B
could
C
would
D
might

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Would you mind is the standard polite formulation for asking permission.