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General English

Modals jkssb mcqs

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Question 271 Discuss

He ... have studied harder, but he spent all his time playing video games.

A
could
B
must
C
will
D
shall

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Could have expresses a past possibility or ability that was not utilized.
Question 272 Discuss

I ... not tolerate any form of cheating in my classroom.

A
shall
B
will
C
may
D
can

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Will is used with the first person to express strong determination or prohibition.
Question 273 Discuss

The patient is critical; you ... call the doctor immediately.

A
might
B
can
C
must
D
would

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Must is used to express extreme necessity or urgency.
Question 274 Discuss

... you mind waiting outside for a few minutes

A
could
B
should
C
would
D
might

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Would you mind is the standard polite structure followed by a gerund.
Question 275 Discuss

She ... read and write before she even started kindergarten.

A
can
B
could
C
may
D
might

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Could is used to express an inherent ability in the past.
Question 276 Discuss

He ... not have ignored the warning signs on the road.

A
should
B
dare
C
need
D
must

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Should not have implies criticism for doing something that was wrong or dangerous.
Question 277 Discuss

We ... rather cancel the trip than go without our friends.

A
should
B
must
C
would
D
could

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Would rather is an idiomatic phrase used to express a strong preference.
Question 278 Discuss

You ... strictly follow the guidelines during the examination.

A
can
B
might
C
must
D
would

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Must indicates an official rule or strict obligation.
Question 279 Discuss

They ... have been sleeping when the burglar broke into the house.

A
can
B
shall
C
must
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Must have been indicates a strong logical assumption about an ongoing past action.
Question 280 Discuss

If I had a faster car, I ... win this race easily.

A
will
B
would
C
shall
D
can

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Would is used in the main clause of a second conditional for hypothetical present situations.