Modals and Usages Online Quiz



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Q 1 - You ... smoke in public.

A - Have to

B - May

C - Shouldn't

D - Couldn't

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 am just leaving but I will ask if Jishaan ... help you.

A - Could

B - Might be able to

C - Would

D - Should

Answer : B

Explanation

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

Q 3 - You ... told him to come home earlier.

A - Might have

B - Must have

C - Would have

D - Will have

Answer : D

Explanation

"Could" is used to speak on the ability of the doer in the past time. Similarly, "Could not" is used to speak about the inability of someone in doing an action in present or future.

Q 4 - I ... get a new razor. This one keeps cutting me.

A - Have to

B - Must

C - Has to

D - Might

Answer : A

Explanation

"Have to" is used in situations where the action is a compulsory thing to do.

Q 5 - They ... worse players than that score suggests.

A - Could be

B - Could have been

C - Would be

D - Should be

Answer : A

Explanation

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

Q 6 - I ... understand a word of what the cop was saying.

A - Couldnt

B - Wasnt able to

C - Cant be able to

D - Shouldnt

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 - Raj ... change her mind regarding her decision to sell the car.

A - Could

B - Was able to

C - Am able to

D - Should

Answer : B

Explanation

Was/is able to" is used as a replacement of "can or could" when talking about achievements.

Q 8 - She ... a headache, thats why she was not enjoying her singing.

A - May have

B - Must have had

C - Would have

D - Would have had

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 9 - All hunting dogs ... kept on a leash.

A - Have to be

B - Must be

C - Ought to

D - should

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 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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