Choose The Correct Modal Verb For The Sentence

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    He has been living in Japan for ten years but he still ______ speak any Japanese.

    • Shouldn't
    • Mustn't
    • Might not
    • Can't
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Are you a grammar pro? Are you familiar with the use of modal? Take this quiz and choose the correct modal verb for the sentence. This test is perfect for the ones who are interested in learning and practicing the correct modal verb in the given sentences. You must try this quiz and check your quiz result. All the best for a perfect score on this quiz. Do share the quiz with others.

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  • 2. 

    You ______ remember to take your passport tomorrow

    • Could

    • Must

    • Would

    • May

    Correct Answer
    A. Must
    Explanation
    It is necessary to do something

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  • 3. 

    I promise that I _____ look after your dog when you are away.

    • Must

    • Might

    • Should

    • Will

    Correct Answer
    A. Will
    Explanation
    To express the idea of willingness - promise.

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  • 4. 

    Do you think I ______ apply for that job?

    • Should

    • May

    • Must

    • Will

    Correct Answer
    A. Should
    Explanation
    Asking for an opinion/advice

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  • 5. 

    I ______ understand her on the phone yesterday.

    • Couldn't

    • Can't

    • Wouldn't

    • Shouldn't

    Correct Answer
    A. Couldn't
    Explanation
    Ability in the past.

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  • 6. 

    David hasn't stopped eating since he got home. He _____ be hungry.

    • Will not

    • Must

    • Can

    • Can't

    Correct Answer
    A. Must
    Explanation
    In the sentence, "David hasn't stopped eating since he got home. He must be hungry," "must" is used as a modal verb expressing a strong inference or conclusion. It suggests a logical assumption that David's continuous eating indicates a probable state of hunger upon arriving home

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  • 7. 

    Dad and I ______ often go fishing when I was young.

    • Can

    • Might

    • Would

    • Will

    Correct Answer
    A. Would
    Explanation
    Repeated past action

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  • 8. 

    A: I wonder why John isn't at work today. B: I'm not sure. He ______ be ill.

    • Should

    • May

    • Can

    • Must

    Correct Answer
    A. May
    Explanation
    Present possibility

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  • 9. 

    We ______ go to the beach this weekend but we're not sure yet.

    • Could

    • Must

    • Might

    • Should

    Correct Answer
    A. Might
    Explanation
    Future possibility

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  • 10. 

    ______ you turn the volume up a it, please?

    • Could

    • May

    • Should

    • Shall

    Correct Answer
    A. Could
    Explanation
    Polite request

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