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

General English

Modals jkssb mcqs

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330 Total
Question 281 Discuss

He ... not dare to raise his hand against me.

A
do
B
does
C
did
D
will

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Does not dare treats 'dare' as a main verb, requiring the auxiliary 'does' for a singular subject.
Question 282 Discuss

You ... not have brought your umbrella; the forecast said it would be sunny.

A
must
B
need
C
dare
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Need not have means you did something, but it turned out to be unnecessary.
Question 283 Discuss

I ... prefer to sit by the window if possible.

A
should
B
would
C
must
D
can

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Would prefer is used to declare a specific, polite preference.
Question 284 Discuss

We ... preserve our heritage for future generations.

A
ought to
B
used to
C
dare to
D
need to

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Ought to represents a moral or societal obligation.
Question 285 Discuss

She ... have left the keys on the kitchen counter.

A
might
B
will
C
can
D
shall

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Might have expresses a weak possibility regarding a past action.
Question 286 Discuss

He asked if he ... join us for the expedition.

A
can
B
will
C
could
D
shall

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Could is used in reported speech as the past tense form of can for permission.
Question 287 Discuss

They ... have been delighted to hear the news of your promotion.

A
can
B
must
C
shall
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Must have been indicates a strong logical assumption about someone's feelings in the past.
Question 288 Discuss

Walk carefully lest you ... fall into the ditch.

A
might
B
should
C
would
D
could

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Should is consistently used with the conjunction 'lest' for negative purpose.
Question 289 Discuss

You ... to pay your utility bills on time to avoid fines.

A
have
B
should
C
must
D
can

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Have to denotes external compulsion and fits grammatically before the infinitive.
Question 290 Discuss

I ... not swim when I was three years old.

A
cannot
B
could
C
must
D
should

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Could is used with 'not' to describe past inability.