English Grammar - Modals: 87 MCQs with Answers

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English Grammar - Modals

English Grammar- Modals

Practice MCQs on modal verbs (should, would, ought to, must, need, dare) in English grammar for competitive exams.

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Q11. Identify the correct sentence.

Right Answer: I couldn't understand the lecture.


Explanation:

The negative 'couldn't' is followed by the base verb: 'couldn't understand'.

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Q12. Choose the correct sentence using 'could' for a suggestion.

Right Answer: You could try the new restaurant downtown.


Explanation:

'Could' followed by the base verb 'try' correctly expresses a suggestion.

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Q13. Choose the correct sentence using 'may' for permission.

Right Answer: May I come in?


Explanation:

'May' followed by the base verb correctly expresses formal permission: 'may come'.

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Q14. Identify the correct sentence expressing possibility with 'may'.

Right Answer: It may rain later today.


Explanation:

'May' is followed by the base form of the verb: 'may rain'.

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Q15. Choose the correct sentence using 'may' to express a wish.

Right Answer: May you live long and prosper.


Explanation:

'May' is used in formal wishes, followed by the base verb: 'may you live'.

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Q16. Identify the correct negative form of 'may'.

Right Answer: You may not enter the room.


Explanation:

The standard negative form is 'may not' followed by the base verb: 'may not enter'.

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Q17. Choose the correct sentence expressing possibility.

Right Answer: She may be right about this.


Explanation:

'May be' correctly expresses present possibility.

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Q18. Choose the correct sentence using 'might' to express a weaker possibility than 'may'.

Right Answer: It might rain later, though it's not certain.


Explanation:

'Might' followed by the base verb expresses a weaker or more tentative possibility: 'might rain'.

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Q19. Identify the correct sentence expressing past possibility with 'might have'.

Right Answer: She might have missed the bus.


Explanation:

'Might have + past participle' expresses an unrealized past possibility: 'might have missed'.

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Q20. Choose the correct sentence using 'might' for a polite suggestion.

Right Answer: You might want to check your email.


Explanation:

'Might' followed by the base verb correctly expresses a gentle suggestion.

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Published: 03 September 2026 | Last Updated: 08 September 2026 |


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