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

General English

Modals jkssb mcqs

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330 Total
Question 251 Discuss

... you please help me cross the road

A
must
B
should
C
could
D
might

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Could is used to make a polite and formal request.
Question 252 Discuss

You ... not have shouted at the poor child.

A
must
B
should
C
ought
D
dare

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Should not have expresses criticism or regret about a past action.
Question 253 Discuss

I ... easily run ten miles when I was in my twenties.

A
can
B
could
C
might
D
should

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Could demonstrates past physical ability.
Question 254 Discuss

They ... not enter the restricted area without a pass.

A
dare
B
need
C
must
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Must not represents an explicit strict rule or prohibition.
Question 255 Discuss

He ... have been joking about resigning.

A
can
B
shall
C
must
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Must have implies a strong assumption based on a past statement.
Question 256 Discuss

We ... definitely try that new Italian restaurant soon.

A
would
B
should
C
can
D
might

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Should is used to strongly recommend an action to oneself or a group.
Question 257 Discuss

You ... to have known better than to trust a stranger.

A
must
B
should
C
ought
D
can

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Ought to have expresses a moral or logical expectation that was unfulfilled.
Question 258 Discuss

She ... rather read a novel than watch television.

A
should
B
would
C
could
D
must

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Would rather denotes a personal preference.
Question 259 Discuss

If he had worked harder he ... have succeeded.

A
will
B
would
C
shall
D
can

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Would have completes the third conditional structure.
Question 260 Discuss

... I suggest an alternative solution to this problem

A
must
B
will
C
may
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

May I is a formal and polite way of asking permission to speak or suggest.