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Sentence Completion (Modals)

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Directions: Fill up the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

That was a lovely place from where we _________ see the lake.

  1. can

  2. could

  3. can be

  4. could be


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Case of past indefinite tense. 'Can' and 'can be' are used for present tense, and 'could' is used for past tense. 'Could be' is used for past continuous tense and for passive voice.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

We should not disturb him. It is too late. He _________ sleeping.

  1. might be

  2. can be

  3. should be

  4. has been


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is a case of probability of an action/event. In cases of probability, we use either 'may be' (in stronger cases) or 'might be' (in weaker cases).

Directions: Fill up the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

He has lost his diamond ring. He _________ dropped it somewhere.

  1. will have

  2. shall have

  3. must have

  4. should have


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Case of present perfect tense. 'Will have' and 'shall have' are used for future tense. 'Should have' is used for a piece of advice. In cases of certainity like this, we use 'must have'.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

You are suffering from high fever. You _________ consult your doctor.

  1. could

  2. had to

  3. would have

  4. must


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is a case of advice (which needs to be accepted). Modal 'must' is the best usage here. 'Could' and 'had to' refer to past tense. 'Would have' takes the 'third form of the verb'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the ppropriate modal verb.

In my considered opinion, the government _________ do something to eradicate crime from the city.

  1. might

  2. should have

  3. should

  4. may


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Should' is the correct option because when an opinion is given, it is very much stressed upon. 'may' and 'might' are incorrect because they are used when there is any type of uncertainity. 'should have' is unsuitable because in the sentence first form of the verb (do) is used.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

_________ you like to have dinner with me?

  1. May

  2. Would

  3. Can

  4. Do


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

When we ask for 'wish or desire' of someone, we use modal 'would'. For example: 'Would you like to have some snacks with tea?'

Directions: Fill up the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

If I knew his address, I _________ go to his home.

  1. can

  2. have to

  3. should

  4. would


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If the principal clause of a sentence is in past indefinite tense, the subsidiary clause takes modal 'would'.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

_________ you prosper by leaps and bounds!

  1. Should

  2. Might

  3. May

  4. Must


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is an optative sentence, where a wish has been made. In such cases, we always use modal 'may'.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

I _________ fly kites in my childhood.

  1. should have

  2. used to

  3. need to

  4. must


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Case of past indefinite tense. We use modal 'used to' to refer to a habit of the past.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

One _________ to pay one's debts.

  1. ought

  2. should

  3. must

  4. have


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Usage of 'to' in the sentence qualifies none other modal than 'ought'.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

I _________ to wear skirts before my marriage.

  1. am used

  2. was used

  3. used

  4. have


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Case of past indefinite tense. To mention about a habit of the past, we use modal 'used to'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

Nobody _________ oppose him.

  1. dares

  2. shall

  3. will

  4. could be


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sentence implies that nobody has the courage to go against his wish. Modal 'dares' best expresses the same.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

I don't think I _________ be able to make you a call.

  1. can

  2. shall

  3. should

  4. will


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Case of future tense. We generally use 'shall' for the first person.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

The teacher _________ teach this lesson tomorrow.

  1. will

  2. need

  3. used to

  4. shall


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case of future indefinte tense. 'Shall' is generally used for the first person; modal 'need' takes 'to' with it; 'used to' is used for past tense. Modal 'will' is the right choice here as it is used for the second and the third person in the case of future tense.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

We _________ not do this unless we are forced.

  1. dare

  2. shall

  3. will

  4. could


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Case of future tense, where some determination is implicit in the sentence. Though generally we use modal 'shall' with the first person(s), but in such cases we use modal 'will' (to show the determination).

Directions: Fill up the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

She _________ have done her work by now.

  1. shall

  2. must

  3. may

  4. ought to


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Case of certainity of probability. Whenever we want to show the surity of an event, we use modal 'must'. Hence, option 2 is correct.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

_________ you please show me the right way to the airport?

  1. Can

  2. Could

  3. May

  4. Should


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is a case of request. Modal 'may' is used for requests, but in case of more humble and polite requests (as shown here by the usage of 'please') we prefer modal 'could'. 'Can' is generally used for seeking permission in informal cases.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

He _________ not help laughing.

  1. could

  2. shall

  3. ought

  4. will


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case of ability. Modal 'could' is the correct answer.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

_________ that the spring be eternal!

  1. May

  2. Would

  3. Will

  4. Should


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is an optative sentence, where a wish (not a prayer) has been made. We prefer 'would' in such cases.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

One _________ love one's country.

  1. should

  2. must

  3. ought

  4. need


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case of advise about a responsibility. Modal 'should' is used inĀ  such cases.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

I wish I _________ do that.

  1. could

  2. might

  3. would

  4. ought to


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case of past tense. Whenever we use the term 'wish' in cases like this, we use modal 'could'. It implies that 'if I had the ability to do that, then I would have done'.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

If I were you, I _________ slap him.

  1. could

  2. should

  3. would

  4. would have


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'If I were you' here reflects a wish. In case of wishes subjunctives 'were' and 'would' are applicable if the present tense is involved. 'Had' and 'would have' will be used if past tense is involved. Example: If i had been there yesterday, i would have......

Directions: Fill up the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

You _________ accompany me if you want.

  1. can

  2. may

  3. could

  4. would


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This sentence mentiopns the 'ability' of a person (present tense). Modal 'can' is the best usage in such cases.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

You _________ have done your job by then.

  1. should

  2. would

  3. could

  4. need to


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case of advice. We use modal 'should' to offer some advice.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate modal verb.

The undertakers _________ take care of the cemetery.

  1. dare to

  2. need to

  3. ought to

  4. have to


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Case of an obligation. In cases where someone is bound to something, we use modal 'have to' or 'must'.

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