Modals and Usages Online Quiz

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Q 1 - We ... go to the fair if the rain stops, but let’s 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 - 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 - They ... worse players than that score suggests.

Answer : A

Explanation

"Could" is used to speak on the ability of the doer in the past time.

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 - 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 - Sarita ... seen you or else she would have definitely chatted with you.

A - Couldn’t have

B - Mustn’t have

C - Ought not to have

D - Need not

Answer : D

Explanation

"Must not or mustn't" is used in situations where not doing the action is a requirement. It is also used as a prediction of not happening of an action.

Q 9 - Could I ask you something? Of course, you ...!