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

General English

Modals jkssb mcqs

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330 Total
Question 41 Discuss

The train is late it ... arrive by 10 PM.

A
should
B
can
C
must
D
would

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Should is used to express expectation or probability.
Question 42 Discuss

He ... be joking he cannot be serious.

A
can
B
must
C
shall
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Must expresses certainty or strong logical deduction.
Question 43 Discuss

As a student you ... focus on your studies.

A
would
B
could
C
should
D
might

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Should is used for giving general advice.
Question 44 Discuss

I ... prefer tea to coffee.

A
should
B
would
C
can
D
must

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Would is used with prefer to show preference.
Question 45 Discuss

You ... to finish this task before leaving.

A
must
B
have
C
should
D
can

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Have to is used for external obligation, matching the infinitive 'to'.
Question 46 Discuss

We ... wait for the principal before starting the event.

A
can
B
could
C
had better
D
might

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Had better is used to express strong advice or a recommendation.
Question 47 Discuss

He ... read without glasses last year.

A
can
B
could
C
may
D
might

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Could shows past ability.
Question 48 Discuss

... that I were a king

A
would
B
should
C
could
D
might

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Would that is an idiomatic phrase expressing a strong wish.
Question 49 Discuss

You ... step on the grass it is forbidden.

A
must not
B
need not
C
ought not
D
dare not

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Must not represents an external prohibition.
Question 50 Discuss

He ... have missed the train because he left late.

A
can
B
must
C
shall
D
will

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Must have is for a logical conclusion in the past.