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English Language — Modals

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Q1. She ______ speak five languages fluently.
  1. must
  2. can
  3. should
  4. might
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Answer: B. can
The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or capability.
Q2. You ______ submit your assignment by Friday, or you will lose marks.
  1. might
  2. should
  3. must
  4. would
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Answer: C. must
The modal verb 'must' is used to express a strong obligation or necessity, often with consequences if not followed.
Q3. ______ I borrow your pen for a moment?
  1. Must
  2. Would
  3. May
  4. Shall
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Answer: C. May
The modal verb 'may' is used to ask for or grant permission, often in a more formal or polite way than 'can'.
Q4. You ______ consult a doctor if you're feeling unwell for such a long time.
  1. must
  2. ought to
  3. will
  4. can
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Answer: B. ought to
The modal verb 'ought to' is used to give advice or make a recommendation, similar to 'should', often implying a moral duty or what is correct.
Q5. It ______ rain later, so take an umbrella with you.
  1. must
  2. would
  3. might
  4. should
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Answer: C. might
The modal verb 'might' is used to express a weaker possibility or probability in the future.
Q6. Despite the heavy traffic, we ______ reach the airport on time.
  1. could
  2. might
  3. were able to
  4. should
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Answer: C. were able to
'Was/were able to' is used to describe a specific achievement or success in the past, especially when overcoming a difficulty, whereas 'could' generally refers to a general past ability.
Q7. He has been working all night; he ______ be exhausted.
  1. should
  2. might
  3. must
  4. could
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Answer: C. must
The modal verb 'must' is used to express a strong logical deduction or certainty based on available evidence.
Q8. ______ you please pass me the salt?
  1. Shall
  2. May
  3. Would
  4. Must
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Answer: C. Would
The modal verb 'would' is commonly used to make polite requests.
Q9. When I was a child, I ______ play for hours in the park every day.
  1. would
  2. must
  3. should
  4. might
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Answer: A. would
The modal verb 'would' (or 'used to') is used to describe habitual actions or repeated events in the past.
Q10. If I had known about the party, I ______ definitely have come.
  1. will
  2. would
  3. must
  4. should
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Answer: B. would
In a Type 3 conditional sentence (referring to an unreal past condition and its hypothetical past result), the main clause uses 'would have + past participle'.
Q11. You ______ worry; everything is under control.
  1. mustn't
  2. shouldn't
  3. needn't
  4. can't
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Answer: C. needn't
The modal verb 'needn't' expresses a lack of necessity or obligation, meaning it is not necessary to do something. 'Mustn't' indicates prohibition.
Q12. The lights are off; they ______ have gone out.
  1. must
  2. should
  3. would
  4. could
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Answer: A. must
'Must have + past participle' is used to express a strong logical deduction or certainty about a past event based on evidence.
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