Modals and Usages Online Quiz



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Q 1 - I ... like to get a bigger house.

A - Could

B - Must

C - Would

D - Have to

Answer : C

Explanation

"Would" is also used in some cases to express wishes and desires politely.

Q 2 - I had to face a lot of difficulty in parking the car but I ... do it in the end.

A - Could

B - Was able to

C - Can

D - Need

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.

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 - The boss said that you ... share this cubicle with me.

A - Have to

B - Must

C - Can

D - Might

Answer : A

Explanation

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

Q 6 - ... leave now, as I have to study late for my examinations.

A - Have to

B - Must

C - Must not

D - Need not

Answer : A

Explanation

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

Q 7 - As a child, I was not ... to leave the table until we had finished our food.

A - Able to

B - Allowed to

C - Wouldnt

D - Will not

Answer : B

Explanation

Allowed to is used when you are given the permission to indulge in an action.

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 - You ... helped him with his homework. He should learn to do it himself.

A - Must have

B - Need have

C - Neednt

D - Neednt have

Answer : C

Explanation

"Need not or needn't" is used in situations where doing the action is not necessary.

Q 10 - Brian fit perfectly into this t-shirt when he was a cadet.

A - Has got to

B - Can

C - Should be able to

D - Could

Answer : D

Explanation

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

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