Modals and Usages Online Quiz

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Q 1 - We ... go to the fair if the rain stops, but let’s wait and watch.

Answer : B

Explanation

"Might" is used to express an action with even lesser chance of happening than in the case of "may".

Q 2 - The boys ... wake up now or else they will miss their train.

Answer : D

Explanation

"Have to" is used in situations where the action is a compulsory thing to do.

Q 3 - The parking lot was completely occupied, and I ... find a place to park.

Answer : B

Explanation

“Be able to” uses a “not” after the “be”-form used in the sentence to talk about the inability of someone in doing an action in the past.

Q 4 - I ... get a new razor. This one keeps cutting me.

Answer : A

Explanation

"Have to" is used in situations where the action is a compulsory thing to do.

Q 5 - They ... worse players than that score suggests.

Answer : A

Explanation

"Could" is used to speak on the ability of the doer in the past time.

Q 6 - ... leave now, as I have to study late for my examinations.

Answer : A

Explanation

"Have to" is used in situations where the action is a compulsory thing to do.

Q 7 - It being a Friday, I think Sajit ... home already.

Answer : C

Explanation

"Must" is used in situations where the action is a requirement, or where the action can be predicted with much accuracy.

Q 8 - You ... be serious! How did that happen?

A - Are not allowed to

B - Cannot

C - Must not

D - Should not

Answer : B

Explanation

"Cannot" is used to speak about the inability of someone in doing an action in present or future, and also about predicting an action with some accuracy.

Q 9 - All hunting dogs ... kept on a leash.