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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 - I had to face a lot of difficulty in parking the car but I ... do it in the end.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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?
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!
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.
Answer : B
Explanation
"Ought to, should" are used to suggest actions, provide opinions and give advice.