English Olympiad Test: Modals- 2 - Class 10 MCQ

Answer: B Explanation: The correct modal verb to use in this sentence is "would have." The sentence is talking about a hypothetical situation where the person could have passed easily if they had spent more time revising. The structure "would have" is used to talk about unreal or hypothetical past situations. The sentence with the correct modal verb: - He would have passed easily if only he'd spent a bit more time revising.

Answer:

A: would have

Explanation:

• The correct modal verb in this case is "would have".
• "Would have" is used to express a conditional situation in the past that did not happen.
• In the given sentence, the party could have been great if more people had come, but they did not, so it is a conditional situation that did not happen, making "would have" the appropriate choice.

Answer: C

Explanation:

• The correct modal verb for this sentence is "had to."
• "Had to" is used when someone needs to do something out of necessity or obligation.
• In this case, the speaker is late because they were obligated to drop off their kids at school.

Answer:

D: should have

Explanation:

• The sentence is discussing a past event (her birthday) and expressing regret for not doing something (buying a card).
• The modal verb "should have" is used to indicate that something was expected or required but did not happen in the past.
• Therefore, "should have" is the correct modal verb to use in this sentence.

Answer:

D: must have gone

Explanation:

• The sentence is talking about an assumption or probability that the person has already gone to lunch.
• The verb "must have gone" is used to show that we are almost sure about the past action or event (going to lunch).
• Option A "must go" is incorrect because it indicates an obligation or necessity, not an assumption.
• Option B "should go" is incorrect because it indicates a suggestion, not an assumption.
• Option C "should have gone" is incorrect because it indicates a regret or something that was supposed to happen in the past but did not, which is not the context of the sentence.

Answer:

C: could

Explanation:

• The sentence is in the past, so we need a past modal verb.
• "Had to" implies obligation, which is not the case here.
• "Can" is a present modal verb and doesn't fit the past context.
• "Could" is the correct past modal verb for ability, which is what the sentence is describing.

So, the correct sentence is: "When he was young, he could swim very well. He won medals and championships!"

Answer: B. can Explanation: - In this context, the speaker is offering help to Clive, who appears to be confused by the homework. - The modal verb "can" is used to express ability or the possibility of performing an action. - Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "You look very confused by the homework, Clive. Can I help you?" Other modal verbs: - A: "will" is used to express a future action, not a possibility or offer of help. - C: "must" is used to express obligation or necessity, not an offer of help. - D: "none of these" is not applicable since "can" is the correct modal verb in this context.

Answer: A. shouldn't Explanation: - In this sentence, the correct modal verb is "shouldn't" because it expresses a piece of advice or a recommendation. - "Shouldn't" is used to say that something is not a good idea or is not appropriate in a particular situation.

In the given sentence:

• It's wet and windy outside today, so going out without an umbrella is not a good idea.
• Therefore, the correct modal verb to use is "shouldn't" (You shouldn't go out without an umbrella).

Correct Answer:

• C: "couldn't"

Explanation:

• In this sentence, Lindsay is talking about her inability to understand the movie in French.
• The correct modal verb to express inability or impossibility is "couldn't."
• Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Lindsay watched the movie in French and couldn't understand very much of it."

Answer: a. Explanation The correct modal verb to use in this context is "should." Here's why: - Should: This modal verb is used to give advice or make recommendations. In this case, the sentence is suggesting that it would be beneficial for the person to eat more vegetables. - Might: This modal verb is used to express possibility or uncertainty. It does not fit in this context, as the sentence is intended to give advice, not to express possibility. - May: This modal verb is used to express permission or possibility. Like "might," it does not fit in this context, as the sentence is intended to give advice. - Could: This modal verb is used to express ability or possibility. While it might seem like a potential option, "should" is more appropriate for giving advice or making a recommendation. Therefore, the correct sentence is: "You should eat more vegetables."

Explanation:

The correct modal verb for this sentence is "May."

• Must: This modal verb is used to express necessity or obligation. In this context, it would sound too demanding.
• Have to: Similar to "must," this modal verb also expresses necessity or obligation, making it inappropriate for a polite request.
• May: This modal verb is used to ask for permission or make a polite request, making it the most suitable choice for this sentence.
• Would: Although "would" can be used to make polite requests, it is not a modal verb and would not fit the sentence structure in this case.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "May I have a coffee, please?"

Answer: B: must Explanation: In this context, the correct modal verb is "must" because it indicates a strong obligation or necessity for passengers to wear their seat belts at all times. The other options do not convey the same level of obligation: - could: This modal verb implies possibility but does not express a strong obligation. - can: This modal verb indicates ability or permission, but not necessarily a requirement. - may: This modal verb suggests permission or possibility, but does not convey a strong obligation. So, the correct sentence would be: "The passengers must wear their seat belts at all times."

The correct modal verb to use in this case is "can."

- "Can" is used to express ability or the possibility to do something. In this sentence, the speaker is describing their ability to ice skate well.

- "May" is used to express permission or possibility, but it is not suitable in this context because the speaker is talking about their ability, not asking for permission or discussing a possibility.

- "Must" is used to express obligation, necessity, or strong belief. It does not fit in this context because the speaker is not talking about an obligation or necessity to ice skate well.

- "Should" is used to express advice or recommendation. It is not appropriate in this context because the speaker is not giving advice or making a recommendation about ice skating.

Answer: B

Explanation:

• The correct modal verb for this sentence is 'couldn't'.
• The sentence talks about the rock band's inability to play well last year.
• 'Couldn't' is the past negative form of 'can' and it expresses the inability or incapability in the past.
• So, the complete sentence is: "The rock band couldn't play very well last year. Now they are much better."

Answer: D. Must have gone

• The correct modal verb for this sentence is "must have gone."
• This is because the statement is trying to express a strong assumption or probability about something that has already happened.
• "Must have gone" indicates that the speaker is quite certain that she has already gone to lunch based on the usual timing of her lunch break.