This exercise is an advanced level multiple choice test with multiple choice questions on all English modal verbs (present modals – perfect modals) including the topics below.
Modal Auxiliary Verbs:
- Can
- Could
- May
- Might
- Shall
- Should
- Will
- Would
- Must
- Need
- Ought To
- Used To
- Dare
- Had Better
Modal-like Expressions:
- Be able to
- Be going to
- Be supposed to
- Be to
- Be used to
- Have to
- Have got to
All Modal Verbs Test Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions With Answers - Advanced Level 5
Question 1 |
I ____ for them but I didn't like the way they treated the customers.
A | should have worked |
B | might work |
C | will be able to work |
D | could have worked |
E | had better work |
Question 2 |
Felix ____ a successful academician since he has been offered a scholarship.
A | is |
B | should be |
C | must be |
D | could be |
E | may be |
Question 3 |
The exam ____ very difficult, because the students were about to cry when they came out of the classroom.
A | must have been |
B | was |
C | should have been |
D | may have been |
E | could have been |
Question 4 |
If we had been too careful and cautious, we ____ the top of the mountain.
A | could never have reached |
B | should never have reached |
C | might never reach |
D | would never reach |
E | must never have reached |
Question 5 |
"I think this scarf belongs to Joan."
It ____ to her because she doesn't wear a scarf.
A | may not belong |
B | does not belong |
C | might not belong |
D | could not belong |
E | must not belong |
Question 6 |
"How old do you think Paul is?"
"I've just seen his Driver's Licence. He ____ 27 ."
A | must be |
B | is |
C | can be |
D | could be |
E | may be |
Question 7 |
The bus will leave at 5 o'clock sharp so you ____ late.
A | should |
B | had better not |
C | mustn't be |
D | can't be |
E | might not be |
Question 8 |
I ____ used to living with six people in the new dormitory room but it took time.
A | have been |
B | am |
C | don't |
D | can't |
E | am getting |
Question 9 |
Mary ____ taking care of herself, she can not live alone.
A | is not used to |
B | gets used to |
C | will get used to |
D | is |
E | is used to |
Question 10 |
When we were in California, we ____ run in the morning throughout the whole summer.
A | were to |
B | could |
C | used to |
D | might have |
E | did not get to |
Question 11 |
I ____ live in the suburb and I ____ afraid of dogs.
A | used to / would be |
B | used to / used to be |
C | would / would |
D | would / used to |
E | could / got used to be |
Question 12 |
I ____ longer distances when I was younger.
A | would have swum |
B | could swim |
C | swam |
D | was able to swim |
E | managed to swim |
Question 13 |
In her twenties, she ____ work in the garden for hours. Since the operation in her thirties, she cannot do anything.
A | should |
B | was used to |
C | could |
D | has got to |
E | has been able to |
Question 14 |
Whenever I went out, my sister ____ take care of my fish.
A | had better |
B | would |
C | must |
D | should |
E | might |
Question 15 |
You ____ turn off the oven until the food is ready, otherwise, it will be spoilt.
A | couldn't |
B | wouldn't |
C | won't |
D | dare not |
E | mustn't |
Question 16 |
I ____ be at the station at 1 p.m. because I was told to meet the guests there.
A | can |
B | have to |
C | should |
D | may |
E | must |
Question 17 |
____ we go to the cinema tonight. There is a good film on.
A | Would |
B | Will |
C | Can |
D | Shall |
E | May |
Question 18 |
The train that my father is on ____ before noon.
A | must be arriving |
B | would rather have arrived |
C | is supposed to |
D | ought to |
E | has to arrive |
Question 19 |
____ I write this homework again because I've spilt water on it?
A | Can |
B | Ought to |
C | Shall |
D | Need |
E | May |
Question 20 |
Dave is in Oklahoma, he ____ these flowers.
A | can't have brought |
B | mustn't have brought |
C | needn't bring |
D | shouldn't have brought |
E | needn't have brought |
Question 21 |
In my first race, I ____ complete the 10-mile run.
A | mustn't |
B | wasn't able to |
C | couldn't |
D | ought to not |
E | didn't have to |
Question 22 |
Even a dictator ____ govern by his own one- way inspiration alone, therefore, the totalitarian rulers get back the reports of the secret police.
A | may |
B | has to |
C | must |
D | ought to |
E | cannot |
Question 23 |
Until we have thoroughly understood this principle, we shall not know why we ____ value our liberty, or how we ____ protect and develop it.
A | may / would |
B | could / are to |
C | must / may have to |
D | ought to / can |
E | cannot / have to |
Question 24 |
The totalitarian rulers think they ____ the freedom of an opposition; they exile, imprison or shoot their opponents.
A | might not have needed |
B | ought to need |
C | wouldn't have needed |
D | don't need |
E | must need |
Question 25 |
No man _____ care profoundly that every fool _____ say what he likes.
A | might / must |
B | can / should |
C | ought to / has to |
D | can / had to |
E | shall / may |
Question 26 |
The rights are incidental; and though they ____ be preserved, they ____ be preserved only by regarding them as incidental, as auxiliary to the substance of liberty that ____ be cherished and cultivated.
A | must / can / must |
B | shall / may / may |
C | must / may / might |
D | may / must / shall |
E | can / must / may |
Question 27 |
You'd better ____ a rise in your salary. He is very angry now, it is not the correct time.
A | to ask |
B | asking |
C | do not ask |
D | not asking |
E | not ask |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
26 | 27 | End |