Modals and Usages Online Quiz



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Q 1 - ... I have some cream on my coffee, please?

A - Must

B - Have to

C - May

D - Would

Answer : C

Explanation

"May I" is a question form used to ask permission.

Q 2 - I had to face a lot of difficulty in parking the car but I ... do it in the end.

A - Could

B - Was able to

C - Can

D - Need

Answer : B

Explanation

"Was/is able to" is used as a replacement of "can or could" when talking about achievements.

Q 3 - The parking lot was completely occupied, and I ... find a place to park.

A - Couldnt

B - Wasnt able to

C - Cant

D - Wouldnt

Answer : B

Explanation

Be able to uses a not after the be-form used in the sentence to talk about the inability of someone in doing an action in the past.

Q 4 - Joy told me to make him some tea and put some in a flask as he ... late.

A - Might be working

B - Might work

C - Must work

D - Could work

Answer : A

Explanation

"Might" is used to express an action with even lesser chance of happening than in the case of "may".

Q 5 - You ... wait for her here. You can sit in the lobby.

A - Mustnt

B - Neednt

C - Ought not to

D - Need

Answer : B

Explanation

"Need not or needn't" is used in situations where doing the action is not necessary.

Q 6 - Yuvraj batted very well but I ... get him bowled in the end!

A - Could

B - Was able to

C - Need

D - Ought to

Answer : B

Explanation

Was/is able to" is used as a replacement of "can or could" when talking about achievements.

Q 7 - As a child, I was not ... to leave the table until we had finished our food.

A - Able to

B - Allowed to

C - Wouldnt

D - Will not

Answer : B

Explanation

Allowed to is used when you are given the permission to indulge in an action.

Q 8 - You ... be serious! How did that happen?

A - Are not allowed to

B - Cannot

C - Must not

D - Should not

Answer : B

Explanation

"Cannot" is used to speak about the inability of someone in doing an action in present or future, and also about predicting an action with some accuracy.

Q 9 - You ... this lovely a dress so cheap! You got to be lying!

A - Cant have bought

B - Mustnt buy

C - Shouldnt have bought

D - Couldnt have bought

Answer : A

Explanation

"Cannot" is used to speak about the inability of someone in doing an action in present or future, and also about predicting an action with some accuracy.

Q 10 - Saroj been on time to work today. The supervisor was asking for her.

A - Had to

B - Should have

C - Must have

D - Could have

Answer : B

Explanation

"Ought to, should" are used to suggest actions, provide opinions and give advice.

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