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Modals Test - 2

Description: Modals Test - English, Fashion Designing, Hotel Management, MBA Entrance, Insurance Exams, SSC, CDS, UPSC, LAW, MCA Entrance, NDA, Bank PO
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Directions: Choose the right modal for the given blank.

The sky is cloudy. It ____________ rain today.

  1. may

  2. might

  3. must

  4. could


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case of possibility or probability of an event. Here, 'the sky being cloudy' provides the logic to the assumption. In cases of stronger probability, we use modal 'may'.

Directions: Choose the right modal for the given blank.

The Prime Minister asserted that we ____________ fight terrorism with all our might.

  1. shall

  2. will

  3. should

  4. would


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Though generally we use modal 'shall' with the first person (I or We), in cases of affirmation, determination and promises the correct usage is 'will'. Note that the Prime Minister is an authority and the asserion has to be a statement of intent or strong determination.

Directions: Choose the right modal for the given blank.

If he studies well, he ____________ pass the exam.

  1. could

  2. should

  3. can

  4. shall


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

If the principal clause is in the present indefinite tense, the subsidiary clause may be either in present indefinite or future indefinite. Case of ability (present tense) demands usage of 'can'.

Directions: Choose the right modal for the given blank.

He ____________ speak English well, but he is not able to write it well.

  1. can

  2. may

  3. should

  4. shall


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case of ability (of present times). Modal 'can' best expresses the same.

Directions: Choose the right modal for the given blank.

The match started at 4:00. I am sure it ____________ be over by now.

  1. should

  2. would

  3. may

  4. might


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Case of surity of past of future. We use modal 'would' in such cases.

Directions: Choose the right modal for the given blank.

Steffi was the best player of her time. She ____________ easily beat any one.

  1. can

  2. could

  3. might

  4. may


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Case of past ability. Modal 'could' best depicts the same.

Directions: Choose the right modal for the given blank.

I have an urgent work. ____________ I leave the office a little early?

  1. May

  2. Might

  3. Should

  4. Would


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Whenever we seek some permission from a senior, we use modal 'may'.

Directions: Choose the right modal for the given blank.

We have interviewed many candidates and found that Anshi is one of the best. She ____________ be our new science teacher.

  1. shall

  2. might

  3. can

  4. could


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Could' is used for meager possibility of something, while 'might' is used for more likelihood than 'could'.

Directions: Choose the right modal for the given blank.

My grandfather was a workaholic. He ____________ sit for hours to finish his tasks.

  1. will

  2. would

  3. should

  4. shall


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

To show the habit/ability of past, we use 'would or could'.

Directions: Choose the right modal for the given blank.

You ____________ revise your lessons before taking the test.

  1. must have to

  2. should

  3. will

  4. shall


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Case of an advise. Modal 'should' is the best usage for offering a piece of advice.

Directions: Choose the right modal for the given blank.

My uncle does not visit us these days, but he ____________ to visit us daily in the past.

  1. would

  2. used to

  3. uses to

  4. will


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

To refer to a habit of the past, we use modal 'used to'.

Directions: Choose the right modal for the given blank.

Physics is a difficult subject for many students. One ____________ become a master in it if one works hard from the very beginning.

  1. can

  2. could

  3. has to

  4. have to


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To show the ability (of present times), we use modal 'can'.

Directions: Choose the right modal for the given blank.

I haven't spoken to my brother for many years. I ____________ give him a call to inform about this incident.

  1. must

  2. shall

  3. may

  4. should


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case of certainity of probability of an event or action. Modal 'must' best fills the blank.

Directions: Choose the right modal for the given blank.

The researchers are on their job. There ____________ be a cure for AIDS in the near future.

  1. may

  2. might

  3. can

  4. could


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

To show the slight likelihood of anĀ  event, we use modal 'might'.

Directions: Choose the right modal for the given blank.

You ____________ stop taking alcohol or you will damage your liver, warned the doctor.

  1. must

  2. need to

  3. have to

  4. must be


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Modals 'must' and 'have to' both are used for demonstrating obligations. 'Must' is used to refer to an onligation that comes from within, while 'have to' is used for an obligation imposed from external factors. The doctor here is an external factor.

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