Online Test — Modals
12 Questions • 15 min • Chapter MCQ
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Question 1 of 12
'___ I use your phone?' (polite)
May
Must
Should
Would have
Explanation: 'May I …?' asks formal permission.
Question 2 of 12
'He ___ run very fast as a boy.'
can
could
must
may
Explanation: Past ability → 'could'.
Question 3 of 12
'You ___ wear a seatbelt.' (rule)
may
might
must
could
Explanation: Obligation → 'must'.
Question 4 of 12
'You ___ see a dentist.' (advice)
must
should
can
may
Explanation: Advice → 'should'.
Question 5 of 12
Correct form:
She can sings.
She can sing.
She cans sing.
She can to sing.
Explanation: Modal + base verb.
Question 6 of 12
'It's cloudy; it ___ rain.' (possibility)
must
might
should
can
Explanation: Possibility → 'might'.
Question 7 of 12
'You ___ worry; it's all done.' (not necessary)
mustn't
needn't
can't
shouldn't
Explanation: 'needn't' = not necessary.
Question 8 of 12
'He's not answering; he ___ be asleep.' (deduction)
must
can
may not
should
Explanation: Near-certainty → 'must'.
Question 9 of 12
'I ___ live in Pune, but now I live in Delhi.'
use to
used to
would to
am used
Explanation: Past habit no longer true → 'used to'.
Question 10 of 12
'You ___ have called me!' (regret)
should
should have
must
can
Explanation: Modal perfect 'should have'.
Question 11 of 12
'___ I carry that for you?' (offer)
Must
Shall
Could have
Would have
Explanation: Offer → 'Shall I …?'.
Question 12 of 12
Meaning of 'You can't be serious!'
You are not allowed.
It seems impossible/I don't believe it.
You have no ability.
You needn't be serious.
Explanation: 'can't' here shows impossibility/disbelief.