Q1. Choose the correct modal to complete the sentence: “You ___ wear a uniform at the office.”
(a) must
(b) can
(c) may
(d) should
Answer: (a)
Explanation: ‘Must’ expresses a strong obligation or rule, fitting the requirement of wearing a uniform.
Q2. Select the appropriate modal: “She ___ speak three languages fluently.”
(a) could
(b) must
(c) should
(d) will
Answer: (a)
Explanation: ‘Could’ indicates ability in the past or a general ability; here it shows she is capable of speaking three languages.
Q3. Which modal best fits? “You ___ leave early if you finish your work.”
(a) may
(b) must
(c) ought to
(d) need
Answer: (a)
Explanation: ‘May’ gives permission, suggesting you are allowed to leave early under the condition.
Q4. Identify the correct modal: “I ___ have called you yesterday, but I forgot.”
(a) should
(b) would
(c) could
(d) might
Answer: (a)
Explanation: ‘Should have + past participle’ expresses a past obligation or expectation that was not fulfilled.
Q5. Choose the right modal: “He ___ be at the meeting; his car broke down.”
(a) can
(b) might not
(c) must
(d) will
Answer: (b)
Explanation: ‘Might not’ expresses possibility of negation; it suggests he may not attend due to the car issue.
Q6. Select the suitable modal: “You ___ stop smoking for your health.”
(a) must
(b) should
(c) can
(d) may
Answer: (b)
Explanation: ‘Should’ gives advice or recommendation, appropriate for health‑related suggestion.
Q7. Which modal completes the sentence? “If it rains, the match ___ be postponed.”
(a) will
(b) can
(c) must
(d) ought to
Answer: (a)
Explanation: ‘Will’ is used for a future certainty based on a condition (first conditional).
Q8. Choose the correct modal: “___ you help me with this report?”
(a) Must
(b) Can
(c) Should
(d) Ought to
Answer: (b)
Explanation: ‘Can’ is used to make a polite request for assistance.
Q9. Identify the modal: “We ___ have finished the project by now.”
(a) should
(b) must
(c) could
(d) might
Answer: (a)
Explanation: ‘Should have + past participle’ expresses an expectation that something was expected to be done.
Q10. Select the appropriate modal: “You ___ not drive without a license.”
(a) must
(b) can
(c) may
(d) will
Answer: (a)
Explanation: ‘Must not’ expresses prohibition; driving without a license is forbidden.
Q11. Choose the correct modal: “She ___ be feeling tired after the journey.”
(a) might
(b) must
(c) should
(d) will
Answer: (a)
Explanation: ‘Might’ expresses possibility; she could be tired, but it’s not certain.
Q12. Which modal fits best? “You ___ obey the traffic signals.”
(a) can
(b) may
(c) must
(d) could
Answer: (c)
Explanation: ‘Must’ indicates a legal obligation to obey traffic signals.
Q13. Select the right modal: “I ___ have passed the exam if I had studied harder.”
(a) would
(b) should
(c) could
(d) might
Answer: (a)
Explanation: ‘Would have + past participle’ expresses a conditional result in the past (third conditional).
Q14. Choose the appropriate modal: “___ you like a cup of tea?”
(a) Will
(b) Shall
(c) Would
(d) Should
Answer: (c)
Explanation: ‘Would’ is used in polite offers or invitations.
Q15. Identify the modal: “He ___ be the manager; I saw him in the office.”
(a) must
(b) can
(c) may
(d) should
Answer: (a)
Explanation: ‘Must’ expresses strong deduction or certainty based on evidence.
Q16. Which modal completes the sentence? “You ___ not worry about the results; they will be announced soon.”
(a) must
(b) need
(c) should
(d) may
Answer: (b)
Explanation: ‘Need not’ (or ‘don’t need to’) expresses lack of necessity; worrying is unnecessary.
Q17. Select the suitable modal: “If you heat ice, it ___ melt.”
(a) will
(b) can
(c) must
(d) ought to
Answer: (a)
Explanation: First conditional with ‘will’ for a certain future result of a present condition.
Q18. Choose the correct modal: “She ___ have left already; her coat is still here.”
(a) can’t
(b) mustn’t
(c) shouldn’t
(d) wouldn’t
Answer: (a)
Explanation: ‘Can’t have + past participle’ expresses strong negative deduction; she couldn’t have left because her coat remains.
Q19. Identify the modal: “You ___ better take an umbrella; it looks like rain.”
(a) had
(b) would
(c) should
(d) could
Answer: (a)
Explanation: ‘Had better’ gives strong advice or warning; it is idiomatic for recommending action.
Q20. Select the appropriate modal: “___ I open the window?”
(a) May
(b) Must
(c) Will
(d) Shall
Answer: (a)
Explanation: ‘May’ is used to ask for permission in a polite way.
Q21. Which modal fits best? “They ___ have been waiting for over an hour.”
(a) must
(b) might
(c) could
(d) should
Answer: (a)
Explanation: ‘Must have + past participle’ expresses a strong assumption about a past situation.
Q22. Choose the correct modal: “You ___ not use your mobile phone during the examination.”
(a) must
(b) can
(c) may
(d) will
Answer: (a)
Explanation: ‘Must not’ conveys prohibition; using phones is forbidden in exams.
Q23. Select the suitable modal: “If I were you, I ___ accept the offer.”
(a) would
(b) should
(c) could
(d) might
Answer: (a)
Explanation: In second conditional unreal situations, ‘would’ is used in the main clause.
Q24. Identify the modal: “He ___ be late; the train is delayed.”
(a) might
(b) must
(c) should
(d) will
Answer: (a)
Explanation: ‘Might’ expresses possibility; the delay makes lateness possible but not certain.
Q25. Choose the appropriate modal: “We ___ finish the task before the deadline.”
(a) should
(b) must
(c) can
(d) may
Answer: (b)
Explanation: ‘Must’ indicates necessity or obligation to complete the task on time.
