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Modals and Usages Online Quiz
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Q 1 - We ... go to the fair if the rain stops, but lets wait and watch.
Answer : B
Explanation
"Might" is used to express an action with even lesser chance of happening than in the case of "may".
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 - You ... told him to come home earlier.
Answer : D
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 present or future.
Q 4 - You ... be kidding when you say she is a good singer!
Answer : B
Explanation
"Must" is used in situations where the action is a requirement, or where the action can be predicted with much accuracy.
Answer : A
Explanation
"Have to" is used in situations where the action is a compulsory thing to do.
Q 6 - It was raining so hard that Rajesh ... walk two steps.
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 - He ... fallen asleep at the wheel. He was very tired when he left.
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 8 - You ... be serious! How did that happen?
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 - The girl ... convince the policemen that she didnt jump the signal.
Answer : A
Explanation
"Was/is able to" is used as a replacement of "can or could" when talking about achievements.
Q 10 - Brian fit perfectly into this t-shirt when he was a cadet.
Answer : D
Explanation
"Could" is used to speak on the ability of the doer in the past time.