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

General English

Modals jkssb mcqs

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330 Total
Question 261 Discuss

You ... not bring outside food into the theater.

A
dare
B
need
C
must
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Must not represents an external rule set by an establishment.
Question 262 Discuss

He ... not dare step foot in this house again.

A
dare
B
need
C
must
D
should

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Dare not is used as a marginal modal to express a challenge or lack of courage without needing an auxiliary verb.
Question 263 Discuss

If you had informed me earlier, I ... have canceled the meeting.

A
will
B
would
C
shall
D
can

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Would have is used in the main clause of a third conditional sentence expressing a hypothetical past.
Question 264 Discuss

You ... have a holiday tomorrow as a reward for your hard work.

A
shall
B
would
C
could
D
must

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Shall is used with second and third person pronouns to express a promise or command.
Question 265 Discuss

He ... be working in his office because the lights are still on.

A
must
B
can
C
shall
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Must is used for a strong logical deduction about a present ongoing action.
Question 266 Discuss

They ... not have taken this route; it is notorious for traffic jams.

A
must
B
should
C
dare
D
need

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Should not have expresses criticism or regret about a past decision.
Question 267 Discuss

... you possibly lend me some money until next week

A
must
B
could
C
shall
D
should

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Could is used to make a polite request, often paired with 'possibly' for emphasis.
Question 268 Discuss

I ... to go to the dentist tomorrow morning for a root canal.

A
have
B
must
C
should
D
can

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Have to expresses an external obligation or appointment and fits the infinitive structure.
Question 269 Discuss

She ... to have treated her subordinates with more respect.

A
must
B
should
C
ought
D
could

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Ought takes the preposition 'to' to express moral criticism of a past action.
Question 270 Discuss

You ... better not wake the baby up; she finally fell asleep.

A
would
B
should
C
had
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Had better not is used to give strong advice or a warning against doing something.