CBSE Class 10 English Modals MCQs Set 03

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Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1: __________ you please bring me a chair?
(a) Might
(b) Would have
(c) Would
(d) Must
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Answer: (c) Would

Explanation:
1. This is a polite request.
2. 'Would you please...?' is a polite way to make a request.

Teacher's Note:
1. Would you / Could you = polite requests.
2. 'Must' expresses compulsion, never a request.

Question 2: I __________ believe my eyes!
(a) might not
(b) must not
(c) couldn't
(d) shouldn't
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Answer: (c) couldn't

Explanation:
1. The speaker is expressing great surprise.
2. The fixed expression is 'I couldn't (could not) believe my eyes'.

Teacher's Note:
1. Could not here shows inability, used for surprise.
2. 'Must not' would mean a prohibition.

Question 3: The class is dismissed. You_________leave now.
(a) should
(b) can
(c) need to
(d) ought to
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Answer: (b) can

Explanation:
1. Dismissing the class gives the students permission to leave.
2. 'Can' expresses permission.

Teacher's Note:
1. Permission: can/may.
2. Students are free to leave, not obliged to.

Question 4: He is our colleague. We __________ invite him.
(a) can
(b) must
(c) dare to
(d) will
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Answer: (b) must

Explanation:
1. Because he is a colleague, inviting him is felt to be necessary.
2. 'Must' expresses strong obligation felt by the speaker.

Teacher's Note:
1. Must = obligation coming from the speaker's own sense of duty.
2. The reason given ('He is our colleague') supports obligation.

Question 5: You __________ follow the court orders.
(a) could
(b) might
(c) can
(d) must
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Answer: (d) must

Explanation:
1. Court orders are compulsory.
2. 'Must' expresses compulsion.

Teacher's Note:
1. Laws and rules take 'must'.
2. Could/might only express possibility.

Question 6: It was a grand party. They________have spent a lot.
(a) might
(b) need to
(c) could
(d) must
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Answer: (d) must

Explanation:
1. The speaker draws a confident conclusion from evidence (a grand party).
2. 'Must have + V3' expresses a logical deduction about the past.

Teacher's Note:
1. Must have = I am almost sure it happened.
2. Might have = it possibly happened (weaker).

Question 7: I missed my last appointment. I __________ visit the doctor this weekend.
(a) must
(b) used to
(c) can
(d) could
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Answer: (a) must

Explanation:
1. Missing the last appointment makes the visit necessary.
2. 'Must' expresses necessity.

Teacher's Note:
1. Must = necessity felt by the speaker.
2. 'Used to' refers only to past habits.

Question 8: I __________ wake up early to catch the flight tomorrow.
(a) must
(b) can
(c) could
(d) would have
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Answer: (a) must

Explanation:
1. Catching the flight makes waking up early necessary.
2. 'Must' expresses this necessity.

Teacher's Note:
1. Must for necessity in the present or future.
2. 'Would have' refers to the past.

Question 9: We__________finish our meals before we leave.
(a) dare to
(b) ought to
(c) could
(d) would
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Answer: (b) ought to

Explanation:
1. The speaker states what is right or proper.
2. 'Ought to' expresses duty or the right thing to do.

Teacher's Note:
1. Ought to = should (duty / correct behaviour).
2. Remember: ought is always followed by 'to'.

Question 10: I __________ appreciate your presence there.
(a) can
(b) should
(c) will have
(d) would
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Answer: (d) would

Explanation:
1. This is a polite way of making a request.
2. 'I would appreciate...' is the standard polite formula.

Teacher's Note:
1. 'Would' softens requests and wishes.
2. Common phrase: 'I would appreciate it if...'.

Question 11: During the college days, I __________ beat them all in the race!
(a) could
(b) should
(c) can
(d) might
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Answer: (a) could

Explanation:
1. 'During the college days' refers to past ability.
2. 'Could' is the past of 'can' for general ability.

Teacher's Note:
1. Could = general ability in the past.
2. 'Can' is present ability.

Question 12: Do you __________ fight with those goons?
(a) ought to
(b) might
(c) dare to
(d) must
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Answer: (c) dare to

Explanation:
1. The question challenges the listener's courage.
2. 'Dare to' expresses courage.

Teacher's Note:
1. 'Do you dare to...?' asks about courage.
2. Modals like might and must cannot follow 'do'.

Question 13: The train is running late. We _________ reach on time.
(a) should not
(b) might not
(c) could not
(d) need not
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Answer: (b) might not

Explanation:
1. The late train makes reaching on time uncertain.
2. 'Might not' expresses this possibility.

Teacher's Note:
1. Might / might not = possibility in the future.
2. 'Need not' means it is unnecessary.

Question 14: It is big news! We_________definitely celebrate.
(a) should
(b) could
(c) would
(d) might
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Answer: (a) should

Explanation:
1. 'Definitely' shows a strong recommendation.
2. 'Should' expresses that celebrating is the right thing to do.

Teacher's Note:
1. 'Definitely' does not go with weak possibility (might/could).
2. Should = strong suggestion.

Question 15: The soup is hot. You __________ be careful.
(a) should
(b) could
(c) would
(d) might
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Answer: (a) should

Explanation:
1. The speaker is giving advice.
2. 'Should' is used for advice.

Teacher's Note:
1. Advice/warning: should.
2. Could/might only express possibility.

Question 16: You __________ baby-sit your sister as her elder brother.
(a) will
(b) can
(c) could
(d) ought to
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Answer: (d) ought to

Explanation:
1. Being the elder brother creates a duty.
2. 'Ought to' expresses moral duty.

Teacher's Note:
1. Ought to = moral obligation.
2. Look for the reason ('as her elder brother').

Question 17: I have decided that I __________ go to Bali this year definitely.
(a) should
(b) will
(c) can
(d) could
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Answer: (b) will

Explanation:
1. 'I have decided' shows firm intention.
2. 'Will' expresses intention or determination.

Teacher's Note:
1. Will = intention, decision, willingness.
2. 'Definitely' reinforces the firm decision.

Question 18: I am busy right now. I _________ call you later.
(a) could
(b) ought to
(c) dare to
(d) shall
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Answer: (d) shall

Explanation:
1. The speaker makes a promise about the future.
2. 'Shall' with 'I' expresses a promise or future intention.

Teacher's Note:
1. Shall with I/we = future intention or promise.
2. 'Dare to' and 'ought to' do not fit a promise.

Question 19: How __________ we assist you?
(a) would
(b) can
(c) should
(d) will
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Answer: (b) can

Explanation:
1. The speaker is offering help.
2. 'How can we assist/help you?' is the standard offer.

Teacher's Note:
1. Can is used in offers of help.
2. Common phrase: 'How can I help you?'

Question 20: It’s high time. I __________ take this anymore.
(a) should not
(b) will not
(c) cannot
(d) may not
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Answer: (c) cannot

Explanation:
1. The speaker cannot tolerate the situation any longer.
2. 'Cannot' expresses inability to bear something.

Teacher's Note:
1. Cannot = inability.
2. The usual spelling is 'cannot' as one word.

Question 21: You __________ go to the picnic but on some condition.
(a) should
(b) could have
(c) would have
(d) can
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Answer: (d) can

Explanation:
1. The speaker gives conditional permission.
2. 'Can' expresses permission.

Teacher's Note:
1. Permission: can/may.
2. 'Could have' and 'would have' refer to the past.

Question 22: We are the organisers. We __________ welcome the guests.
(a) could
(b) might
(c) ought to
(d) would
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Answer: (c) ought to

Explanation:
1. As organisers, welcoming guests is their duty.
2. 'Ought to' expresses duty.

Teacher's Note:
1. Ought to = duty arising from one's role.
2. Could/might only express possibility.

Question 23: You _________ bring more food. We have enough supplies already.
(a) shall not
(b) need not
(c) could not
(d) would not
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Answer: (b) need not

Explanation:
1. Having enough supplies makes bringing more food unnecessary.
2. 'Need not' expresses absence of necessity.

Teacher's Note:
1. Need not = not necessary.
2. Do not confuse with 'must not' (prohibition).

Question 24: It was a long day. You __________ be hungry.
(a) must
(b) might
(c) need to
(d) should
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Answer: (a) must

Explanation:
1. The speaker draws a logical conclusion from the long day.
2. 'Must' expresses a confident deduction.

Teacher's Note:
1. Must = logical certainty about the present.
2. Might is weaker; the evidence supports certainty.

Question 25: __________ you be able to convince him?
(a) Could
(b) Will
(c) Should
(d) May
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Answer: (b) Will

Explanation:
1. 'Be able to' needs a modal that can show future time.
2. 'Will you be able to...?' asks about future ability.

Teacher's Note:
1. Will + be able to = future ability.
2. 'Can' has no future form, so 'will be able to' is used.

Question 26: It’s not a hectic job. You __________ stress.
(a) can not
(b) need not
(c) dare not
(d) will not
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Answer: (b) need not

Explanation:
1. Since the job is easy, stress is unnecessary.
2. 'Need not' expresses that.

Teacher's Note:
1. Need not = no necessity.
2. The reason given ('not a hectic job') supports this.

Question 27: We ___________ apologised if we had been at fault.
(a) could have
(b) should have
(c) ought to have
(d) would have
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Answer: (d) would have

Explanation:
1. 'If we had been at fault' is a third conditional clause.
2. The main clause takes 'would have + V3'.

Teacher's Note:
1. Third conditional: if + had + V3, would have + V3.
2. It talks about an unreal past situation.

Question 28: We _________ afford a new car this year.
(a) should
(b) might
(c) may
(d) can
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Answer: (d) can

Explanation:
1. The sentence talks about financial ability.
2. 'Can' expresses ability.

Teacher's Note:
1. Can = ability; 'afford' commonly goes with can/can't.
2. May/might would only show possibility.

Question 29: She __________ deposit the cheque on time to get it cleared.
(a) dare to
(b) must
(c) might
(d) could
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Answer: (b) must

Explanation:
1. Depositing on time is necessary for clearance.
2. 'Must' expresses necessity.

Teacher's Note:
1. Must = necessity for a result.
2. Purpose clause 'to get it cleared' shows a requirement.

Question 30: We_________tease each other during childhood.
(a) used to
(b) need to
(c) should
(d) will
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Answer: (a) used to

Explanation:
1. 'During childhood' refers to a past habit that no longer continues.
2. 'Used to' expresses past habits.

Teacher's Note:
1. Used to + base verb = past habit.
2. The other modals do not refer to past habits.

Question 31: I __________ talk to your guardian if you don’t behave properly.
(a) could have
(b) ought to have
(c) shall
(d) should
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Answer: (c) shall

Explanation:
1. The speaker states a firm future action (a warning).
2. 'Shall' with 'I' expresses determination or threat.

Teacher's Note:
1. Shall can express determination or a warning.
2. 'Could have' and 'ought to have' refer to the past.

Question 32: ___________ I invite her for a meal?
(a) Would
(b) Must
(c) Shall
(d) Need
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Answer: (c) Shall

Explanation:
1. The speaker asks for a suggestion or offers to do something.
2. 'Shall I...?' is used for this.

Teacher's Note:
1. Shall I/we = suggestion or offer.
2. 'Would I invite' is not a natural question.

Question 33: There’s not much time left. I_________start packing for the tour.
(a) need to
(b) might
(c) can
(d) could
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Answer: (a) need to

Explanation:
1. Little time left makes packing necessary.
2. 'Need to' expresses necessity.

Teacher's Note:
1. Need to = necessity.
2. The reason clause shows urgency.

Question 34: We __________ take a detour before we reach the destination.
(a) would
(b) should
(c) might
(d) will
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Answer: (c) might

Explanation:
1. The detour is only a possibility.
2. 'Might' expresses uncertain possibility.

Teacher's Note:
1. Might = possibility.
2. There is no reason given for obligation or certainty.

Question 35: You __________ pay attention in the class.
(a) can
(b) should
(c) may
(d) might
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Answer: (b) should

Explanation:
1. The speaker gives advice about correct behaviour.
2. 'Should' is used for advice.

Teacher's Note:
1. Should = advice/duty.
2. Can/may give permission, which does not fit.

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