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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Q81. Identify the correct sentence.

Right Answer: I would like to visit Paris someday.


Explanation:

'Would like to' is correctly followed by the base form 'visit' after 'to'.

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Q82. Choose the correct sentence.

Right Answer: They might come late to the party.


Explanation:

'Might' is correctly followed by the base verb 'come' without any change.

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Q83. Identify the sentence with a modal error.

Right Answer: She can to speak French fluently.


Explanation:

'Can' should never be followed by 'to'; the correct form is 'can speak', not 'can to speak'.

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Q84. Choose the sentence with a modal error.

Right Answer: He musts have forgotten his keys.


Explanation:

Modals never take 's' for third person singular; 'musts' is incorrect, the correct form is 'must'.

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Q85. Identify the sentence with a modal error.

Right Answer: I will helping you tomorrow.


Explanation:

Modals are followed by the base form of the verb, not the '-ing' form; the correct form is 'will help'.

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Q86. Choose the sentence with a modal error.

Right Answer: You should has told me earlier.


Explanation:

The correct structure is 'should have', not 'should has'; modals like 'should' don't change form based on subject.

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Q87. Identify the sentence with a modal error.

Right Answer: Will can go tomorrow if needed, is a common but incorrect double-modal construction.


Explanation:

Two modal verbs cannot normally be used together in standard English; 'will can go' is incorrect — 'will be able to go' should be used instead.

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


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