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.

A - Mustn't

B - Might

C - Have to

D - Wouldn't

Answer : B

Explanation

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

Q 2 - My brother ... dance very well.

A - Can

B - May

C - Must

D - Should

Answer : A

Explanation

"Can" is used to speak about ability of the doer in the present or future. Similarly, "Cannot" is used to speak about the inability of someone in doing an action in present or future.

Q 3 - It ... be easy for him to practice all through the week.

A - Cant

B - Mustnt

C - Shouldnt

D - Wouldnt

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.

Q 4 - Shiela ... wearing her seat-belt if she has suffered such a bad injury on the face.

A - Cant have been

B - Could be

C - Must have been

D - Would have been

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.

Q 5 - You ... tell us all what made you do this.

A - Have to

B - Must

C - Ought to

D - Should

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.

A - Couldnt

B - Wasnt able to

C - Cant

D - Wasnt

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.

A - Cant have

B - Must have

C - Would have

D - Should have

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 - I ... going to Hungary for holidaying, but nothing has been finalized.

A - Might be

B - Must be

C - Would be

D - Need be

Answer : A

Explanation

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

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

A - Can

B - Could

C - Shall

D - Should

Answer : A

Explanation

"Can" is used to speak about the ability of the doer in the present or future.

Q 10 - Mary is playing video games when she

A - Could study

B - Should be studying

C - Will study

D - Must be studying

Answer : B

Explanation

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

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