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Modals and Usages Online Quiz
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Answer : C
Explanation
"May I" is a question form used to ask permission.
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 - You ... told him to come home earlier.
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.
Answer : A
Explanation
"Have to" is used in situations where the action is a compulsory thing to do.
Q 5 - You ... be at the theater before 15 minutes. The movie has already begun.
Answer : C
Explanation
Were supposed to" is used when the action was expected.
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 - Rahul ... play cricket for a long time now.
Answer : B
Explanation
Was/is able to" is used as a replacement of "can or could" when talking about achievements.
Q 8 - You ... such things to her! That was really mean of you.
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 - You ... this lovely a dress so cheap! You got to be lying!
Answer : A
Explanation
"Cannot" is used to speak about the inability of someone in doing an action in present or future, and also about predicting an action with some accuracy.
Answer : C
Explanation
"Would, would not" is also used to make claims of some actions happening with some accuracy.