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

General English

Modals jkssb mcqs

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330 Total
Question 81 Discuss

He ... run as fast as a deer when he was young.

A
can
B
could
C
might
D
should

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Could refers to a past ability.
Question 82 Discuss

You ... to clean your room before guests arrive.

A
ought
B
should
C
must
D
can

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Ought is the correct modal as it is followed by 'to'.
Question 83 Discuss

They ... have arrived by now if the flight was on time.

A
ought
B
should
C
will
D
shall

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Should have expresses a probability or expectation about the past.
Question 84 Discuss

I ... prefer to stay indoors tonight.

A
should
B
would
C
must
D
could

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Would prefer is used to state preferences politely.
Question 85 Discuss

... his soul rest in peace

A
can
B
will
C
may
D
shall

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

May is used in optative sentences to express wishes or prayers.
Question 86 Discuss

He ... be tired after such a long journey.

A
can
B
must
C
shall
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Must is used to make a strong logical deduction.
Question 87 Discuss

Students ... remain silent in the library.

A
might
B
must
C
would
D
could

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Must is used to issue a firm rule or obligation.
Question 88 Discuss

How ... you touch my belongings without permission

A
need
B
dare
C
must
D
shall

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Dare is used to question someone's audacity or courage.
Question 89 Discuss

I ... not have brought the umbrella as it didn't rain.

A
must
B
need
C
dare
D
should

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Need not have means an action was done but it was unnecessary.
Question 90 Discuss

Work hard lest you ... fail.

A
might
B
should
C
would
D
could

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Should is strictly paired with 'lest'.