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Modals and Usages Online Quiz
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Answer : C
Explanation
"May I" is a question form used to ask permission.
Q 2 - The guitarists ... play the bass very well last time.
Answer : B
Explanation
"Could" is used to speak on the ability of the doer in the past time. Similarly, "Could not" is used to speak about the inability of someone in doing an action in the present or future.
Q 3 - Harish ... have gotten up so early as he slept late.
Answer : A
Explanation
"Would, would not" is also used to make claims of some actions happening with some accuracy.
Q 4 - Shiela ... wearing her seat-belt if she has suffered such a bad injury on the face.
Answer : A
Explanation
"Cannot" is used to speak about the inability of someone in doing an action in the present or future, and also about predicting an action with some accuracy.
Answer : A
Explanation
"Have to" is used in situations where the action is a compulsory thing to do.
Q 6 - I ... understand a word of what the cop was saying.
Answer : A
Explanation
"Could not" is used to speak about the inability of someone in doing an action in present or future, also about predicting an action with some accuracy.
Q 7 - As a child, I was not ... to leave the table until we had finished our food.
Answer : B
Explanation
“Allowed to” is used when you are given the permission to indulge in an action.
Q 8 - She ... a headache, that’s why she was not enjoying her singing.
Answer : B
Explanation
"Must" is used in situations where the action is a requirement, or where the action can be predicted with much accuracy.
Q 9 - You ... helped him with his homework. He should learn to do it himself.
Answer : C
Explanation
"Need not or needn't" is used in situations where doing the action is not necessary.
Q 10 - Saroj … been on time to work today. The supervisor was asking for her.
Answer : B
Explanation
"Ought to, should" are used to suggest actions, provide opinions and give advice.