Modals and Usages Online Quiz

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Q 1 - You ... smoke in public.

Answer : C

Explanation

"Ought not to, shouldn't or should not" are used to suggest and advice to not do the actions.

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

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 - 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.

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 ... such things to her! That was really mean of you.

A - Didn’t ought to say

B - Ought not to say

C - Ought not to have said

D - Ought to have not said

Answer : C

Explanation

"Ought to, should" are used to suggest actions, provide opinions and give advice. And "Ought not to, shouldn't or should not" are used to suggest and advice to not do the actions.

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