Modals And Articles Intermediate Level Trivia Quiz!
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Tom is possibly the person you ____ speak to.
- A.
Need
- B.
Need to
- C.
Must to
- D.
Might
Correct Answer
B. Need toExplanation
The correct answer is "need to". This is because the sentence is indicating that it is necessary or required to speak to Tom. The phrase "need to" expresses this idea of necessity or obligation.Rate this question:
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- 2.
I ____have left so early, there was still plenty of time.
- A.
Could
- B.
Needn’t
- C.
Mustn’t
- D.
Couldn’t
Correct Answer
B. Needn’tExplanation
The correct answer is "needn't". This is because the sentence suggests that the speaker had the option to leave early or not, and they are stating that it was not necessary for them to leave early because there was still plenty of time.Rate this question:
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- 3.
There ____ have been a terrible accident.
- A.
Could
- B.
Will
- C.
Shall
- D.
Can
Correct Answer
A. CouldExplanation
The word "could" is the correct answer because it is used to express possibility or uncertainty about a past event. In this sentence, "could" suggests that there might have been a terrible accident, but it is not confirmed. The other options ("will," "shall," and "can") do not convey the same sense of possibility or uncertainty in the past.Rate this question:
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- 4.
I ____ always sing well.
- A.
Need
- B.
Could
- C.
Need to
- D.
Might
Correct Answer
B. CouldExplanation
The word "could" is the correct answer because it implies the possibility or ability to sing well. It suggests that the person has the potential to sing well, but it is not guaranteed. The other options ("need," "need to," and "might") do not convey the same meaning and do not fit grammatically in the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 5.
He ____ at school, his bag’s not here.
- A.
Has to be
- B.
Can be
- C.
Should be
- D.
Must be
Correct Answer
D. Must beExplanation
The word "must" implies a strong necessity or obligation. In this context, the person is not at school and their bag is also not present. Therefore, it can be inferred that the person is required or obligated to be at school, indicating that the correct answer is "must be".Rate this question:
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- 6.
You ____ take any money with you. It’s on me.
- A.
Have to
- B.
Don’t have to
- C.
Can
- D.
May
Correct Answer
B. Don’t have toExplanation
The phrase "don't have to" indicates that there is no obligation or requirement to take any money with you. The speaker is offering to pay for whatever expenses may arise, so there is no need for the person to bring their own money.Rate this question:
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- 7.
You really ____ see a doctor.
- A.
Might
- B.
Can
- C.
Ought
- D.
Ought to
Correct Answer
D. Ought toExplanation
The phrase "ought to" is used to express a strong recommendation or advice. In this sentence, it implies that it is highly recommended or necessary to see a doctor. The word "ought" suggests a moral obligation or duty, indicating that it is the right course of action to seek medical attention. The other options, "might," "can," and "ought," do not convey the same level of urgency or necessity as "ought to" does in this context.Rate this question:
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- 8.
You ____ bring it back when you’re ready.
- A.
Can
- B.
Ought
- C.
Would
- D.
Has to
Correct Answer
A. CanExplanation
The correct answer is "can". In this sentence, "can" is used to express ability or permission. It suggests that the person has the option or ability to bring it back when they are ready.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Do you ____ leave tomorrow?
- A.
Have to
- B.
Need
- C.
Must
- D.
Ought to
Correct Answer
A. Have toExplanation
The correct answer is "have to". This is because the question is asking about an obligation or requirement to leave tomorrow. "Have to" is commonly used to express obligations or necessities.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Only a complete idiot__that much on a watch.
- A.
Had spent
- B.
Would spent
- C.
Did spent
- D.
Spend
Correct Answer
B. Would spentExplanation
The correct answer is "would spent." This is because the sentence is in the conditional form, indicating a hypothetical situation. The phrase "only a complete idiot" suggests that the speaker is talking about someone who is not intelligent. In this hypothetical scenario, the speaker is saying that only a complete idiot would spend that much on a watch. Therefore, "would spent" is the correct form to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 11.
. I___read a book than watch the TV.
- A.
Would prefer
- B.
Would rather
- C.
Rather
- D.
Would better
Correct Answer
B. Would ratherExplanation
The phrase "would rather" is used to express a preference for one option over another. In this case, the sentence is comparing reading a book to watching TV, and the speaker is stating their preference for reading a book. Therefore, "would rather" is the correct choice as it accurately conveys the intended meaning.Rate this question:
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- 12.
He ____ always sit there and read the paper.
- A.
Could
- B.
Can
- C.
Will
- D.
Would
Correct Answer
D. WouldExplanation
The word "would" is the correct answer because it suggests a habitual action in the past. The sentence implies that the person used to sit there and read the paper regularly.Rate this question:
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- 13.
John would rather not ____ to class yesterday.
- A.
Gone
- B.
Go
- C.
To have gone
- D.
Have gone
Correct Answer
D. Have goneExplanation
The correct answer is "have gone" because the sentence is in the past tense and "have gone" is the correct past perfect form of the verb "to go." It indicates that John did not want to go to class in the past.Rate this question:
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- 14.
I would rather that Tom ____ me tomorrow.
- A.
Calling
- B.
Called
- C.
Call
- D.
Calls
Correct Answer
C. CallExplanation
The correct answer is "call" because the sentence is expressing a preference for Tom to perform the action of calling. The verb "call" is in the base form without any additional endings.Rate this question:
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- 15.
All sentences have the same meaning EXCEPT FOR:
- A.
They should study tonight.
- B.
They had better study tonight.
- C.
I recommend that they should………
- D.
They have to study tonight.
Correct Answer
D. They have to study tonight.Explanation
The given sentence "They have to study tonight" does not have the same meaning as the other sentences. While the other sentences suggest a suggestion or recommendation to study tonight, this sentence implies a requirement or obligation to study tonight.Rate this question:
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- 16.
. The grass is wet. It ____ be raining.
- A.
Ought to
- B.
Must
- C.
Should
- D.
Can
Correct Answer
B. MustExplanation
The correct answer is "must" because the wetness of the grass suggests that it is highly likely that it has been raining. "Must" is used to express a strong deduction or conclusion based on evidence or logical reasoning. In this case, the wet grass is the evidence that leads to the conclusion that it must be raining.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Mrs. Kinsey__to pass examination before she could practice law.
- A.
Have
- B.
Ought
- C.
Has
- D.
Had
Correct Answer
D. HadExplanation
The correct answer is "had." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and is referring to an action that needed to be completed before Mrs. Kinsey could practice law. The past tense of "have" is "had," indicating that she already possessed the requirement of passing the examination in the past.Rate this question:
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- 18.
The cause of death ____ have been bacteria.
- A.
Could
- B.
Can
- C.
Should
- D.
Ought
Correct Answer
A. CouldExplanation
The word "could" is the correct answer because it suggests the possibility that bacteria could have caused the death. It implies that there is uncertainty or speculation about the cause of death, and that bacteria is one potential explanation.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Kate looked after the children, so we ____ take them to the nursery.
- A.
Didn’t need to
- B.
Didn’t need
- C.
Needed
- D.
Needed to
Correct Answer
A. Didn’t need toExplanation
Kate looked after the children, so we didn't need to take them to the nursery. This means that Kate's presence and care for the children eliminated the necessity of taking them to the nursery.Rate this question:
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- 20.
I can’t stand the smell of smoke. So I’d prefer it if you ____ smoke in the room.
- A.
Not
- B.
Didn’t
- C.
Don’t
- D.
Have
Correct Answer
B. Didn’tExplanation
The correct answer is "didn't". The sentence is expressing a preference to not have smoke in the room. Using "didn't" in the sentence indicates that the speaker wants the other person to refrain from smoking in the room.Rate this question:
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- 21.
____ , I can’t do it.
- A.
I may try as
- B.
Try as I may
- C.
I try as may
- D.
As may I try
Correct Answer
B. Try as I mayExplanation
The correct answer is "Try as I may." This phrase is used to express a strong effort or attempt to do something, even though it may not be successful. The other options do not convey the same meaning or grammatical structure.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Yes, you ____ borrow the car, if you are careful.
- A.
Might
- B.
Have to
- C.
May
- D.
Should
Correct Answer
C. MayExplanation
The word "may" suggests that borrowing the car is a possibility, but it is not mandatory or required. It implies that the decision to borrow the car is left to the individual's discretion, as long as they are careful.Rate this question:
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- 23.
You ____ always write in pencil first.
- A.
Need
- B.
Should
- C.
Might
- D.
May
Correct Answer
B. ShouldExplanation
The word "should" is the correct answer because it implies a recommendation or a suggestion. It suggests that it is advisable or preferable to write in pencil first. The word "need" would imply a requirement or necessity, which may not always be the case. "Might" and "may" imply possibility, but they do not convey the same level of recommendation or suggestion as "should".Rate this question:
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- 24.
You ____ not do that again.
- A.
D’ rather
- B.
D’ better
- C.
Ought to
- D.
D’ better to
Correct Answer
B. D’ betterExplanation
The correct answer is "d' better". This is because "d' better" is a contraction of "had better", which is used to give advice or warnings about what someone should do in a specific situation. In this context, the speaker is telling someone that they should not do something again.Rate this question:
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- 25.
It ____ be some time before it is ready.
- A.
Can
- B.
Would
- C.
Should
- D.
Might
Correct Answer
D. MightExplanation
The word "might" is the correct answer because it suggests a possibility or uncertainty about the time it will take for something to be ready. It implies that there is a chance it could take some time, but it is not definite.Rate this question:
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- 26.
At last ___ war ended, but the transition from war to peace was painful for both sides.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
-
Correct Answer
C. TheExplanation
The correct answer is "the" because it refers to a specific war that is being mentioned in the sentence. The use of "the" suggests that there is a specific war that has ended, and the transition from war to peace was difficult for both sides involved in that specific war.Rate this question:
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- 27.
We must organize ___ little dinner to celebrate the event.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
-
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
In this sentence, the word "little" indicates that the dinner is small or informal. Since "dinner" starts with a consonant sound, the correct article to use is "a," which is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Tiger Woods the greatest golfer of the last year has a $100 million deal with ___ Nike.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
-
Correct Answer
D. -Explanation
The correct answer is "-". In this sentence, the word "Nike" is a proper noun and does not require an article before it. Therefore, the correct answer is to leave the space blank.Rate this question:
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- 29.
. Rice, wheat, corn, cotton and tobacco are the items on which ___ whole economies and nations depend.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
-
Correct Answer
D. -Explanation
The correct answer is "-". This is because the sentence is referring to a general concept of economies and nations depending on certain items, rather than specific economies or nations. Therefore, no article is needed in this context.Rate this question:
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- 30.
A lot of students took part in ____ civilian unrest of the last week. Many of them were arrested.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
-
Correct Answer
C. TheExplanation
The correct answer is "the." In this sentence, the speaker is referring to a specific civilian unrest that happened in the last week. By using "the," it indicates that the speaker and the audience are aware of which unrest is being referred to.Rate this question:
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- 31.
____ terrorists have agreed to release all the hostage if our government agrees to their demands.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
-
Correct Answer
C. TheExplanation
The use of "the" before "terrorists" suggests that there is a specific group of terrorists being referred to. This implies that the speaker and the listener are aware of this particular group and their actions. The sentence also mentions "all the hostage," indicating that there is a specific group of hostages being held. Therefore, "the" is used to specify that it is this particular group of terrorists and hostages that are being discussed.Rate this question:
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- 32.
The Czech Republic beat ___ USA 2-1, so they are in the semi-final.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
-
Correct Answer
C. TheExplanation
The use of "the" before "USA" indicates that the speaker is referring to a specific USA team, likely in a specific context or event. This suggests that there is more than one USA team and the Czech Republic beat a particular USA team 2-1 in a match or competition.Rate this question:
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- 33.
Paper was ____ first made by Chinese.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
-
Correct Answer
D. -Explanation
The correct answer is "-". The use of the indefinite article "a" or the definite article "the" is not appropriate in this context because the sentence is stating a general fact about the invention of paper by the Chinese. The use of the hyphen "-" indicates that no article is needed in this case.Rate this question:
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- 34.
E-mail and the Internet are the latest technologies that are spreading ____ American English.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
-
Correct Answer
D. -Explanation
The correct answer is "-". In this sentence, the word "American English" is being used in a general sense, referring to the overall use and adoption of the language. Therefore, no specific article is needed before it.Rate this question:
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- 35.
The busiest shopping area is Oxford street, where such a large department store as ____ Marks and Spencer is located.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
-
Correct Answer
D. -Explanation
The correct answer is "-". In this sentence, we are referring to a specific department store, which is Marks and Spencer. However, we do not need to use any article before the name of the store. The sentence is grammatically correct without any article.Rate this question:
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- 36.
Tibet is the highest region on earth sometimes called_Roof of the World.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
-
Correct Answer
C. TheExplanation
The word "the" is used before the word "highest" to indicate that Tibet is the specific highest region on earth. It implies that there may be other regions, but Tibet is the one being referred to as the highest. Additionally, "the" is used before the phrase "Roof of the World" to indicate that it is a specific title given to Tibet.Rate this question:
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- 37.
The centre of this educational establishment is ____ University of London in Bloomsbury, founded in 1836.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
-
Correct Answer
C. TheExplanation
The correct answer is "the". In this sentence, "the" is used before "University of London" to indicate that it is a specific university that the sentence is referring to. It implies that there is only one University of London in Bloomsbury, and it was founded in 1836.Rate this question:
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- 38.
The American inventors Elisha Gray and Alexander Graham Bell applied for ___ patent on the telephone on the same day.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
-
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
Elisha Gray and Alexander Graham Bell applied for "a" patent on the telephone on the same day. Both inventors sought to protect their invention by applying for a patent, which would give them exclusive rights to their creation. The use of "a" indicates that they were applying for just one patent, rather than a specific or previously mentioned patent.Rate this question:
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- 39.
Smith took over___restaurant he worked in for 5 years as a manager.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
-
Correct Answer
C. TheExplanation
The correct answer is "the" because it indicates that Smith took over a specific restaurant that he had been working in for 5 years as a manager. "The" is used to refer to a specific noun that both the speaker and the listener are aware of.Rate this question:
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- 40.
Ann was unemployed for 7 months until she became ____ nurse.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
-
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
The correct answer is "a". In this sentence, "nurse" is a singular countable noun that starts with a consonant sound ("n"), so the indefinite article "a" is used before it.Rate this question:
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