Practice Test: Modal Verbs- 2 - CAT MCQ

To solve this question, we need to determine the correct phrase to complete the sentence.
The correct answer is option C: "was used to".
Explanation:
- The phrase "to be used to" means to be accustomed to or familiar with something. In this case, the speaker is referring to their experience of working alone at night shifts.
- The sentence states that the speaker was not bored during the night shift because they were used to working alone.
- Option C, "was used to", correctly conveys the intended meaning of the sentence.
- Options A, B, D, and E are incorrect because they do not accurately express the idea of being accustomed to something.
Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

I don't think it was a good idea to intervene, instead, you could have allowed your child to abandon the habit of thumb-sucking gradually, all by himself.

 

After the voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea, unfortunately, only two of the men on board were able to swim to the small island nearby.

The correct answer is D: were able to.

• Background: The voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea.


• Situation: After the shipwreck, only two of the men on board managed to reach the small island nearby.
• • A: might: This option suggests uncertainty or possibility. However, it does not imply the ability to swim to the island.
  
  
  • B: were supposed to: This option implies an expectation or obligation. However, it does not indicate whether the men actually succeeded in swimming to the island.
  
  
  • C: could: This option indicates the possibility or potential ability to swim to the island. However, it does not confirm whether the men actually managed to do so.
  
  
  • D: were able to: This option correctly states that only two of the men on board had the capability and successfully swam to the nearby island.
  
  
  • E: had to: This option suggests necessity or obligation, but it does not specify whether the men were able to fulfill that requirement.
  
   
  Conclusion: Among the given options, only D: were able to accurately describes the situation where two men successfully swam to the small island after the shipwreck.


• Therefore, the correct answer is D: were able to.

To answer this question, we need to determine the correct verb form to complete the sentence. The sentence is in the past tense, so we need to use a past tense verb form.
The correct answer is B: could have helped. Here's why:
1. Modal verb "could": In this sentence, the speaker is expressing the possibility or ability to help. The modal verb "could" is used to indicate the hypothetical or possible action.
2. Perfect infinitive "have helped": The verb phrase "have helped" is in the perfect infinitive form, which is used to show that the action was completed in the past.
3. Past tense: Since the sentence is referring to a past event, we need to use the past tense verb form. The correct past tense form of "could have helped" is "didn't ask me how to do it as I could have helped."
In summary, the correct verb form to complete the sentence is "could have helped." This indicates the possibility or ability to help in the past.

Explanation:
To choose the correct answer, we need to understand the meaning and usage of the different modal verbs in the given context.
The sentence states that Martin took the tennis racket without asking for permission, which made the speaker angry. Based on this information, we can conclude that Martin's action was unnecessary or inappropriate.
Let's analyze the options:
A: needn't have taken
- This option implies that Martin took the tennis racket, but it wasn't necessary for him to do so. However, it doesn't convey the sense of disapproval or anger from the speaker.
B: must not have taken
- This option suggests that Martin didn't take the tennis racket. However, the sentence clearly states that he did, so this choice is incorrect.
C: shouldn't have taken
- This option expresses disapproval and regret for Martin's action. It conveys the intended meaning that Martin's action was inappropriate and unnecessary, causing anger to the speaker. Therefore, this is the correct answer.
D: didn't need to taken
- This option contains a grammatical error and is incorrect. The correct form would be "didn't need to take."
E: might not have taken
- This option suggests uncertainty about whether Martin took the tennis racket or not. However, the sentence clearly states that he did, so this choice is incorrect.
In conclusion, the correct answer is C: shouldn't have taken, as it accurately conveys the meaning of disapproval and regret for Martin's action.

"Might have got" indicates a possibility that Peter could have become lost on his way. It suggests uncertainty about the situation.

The other options do not fit well:

A: may get and
B: could get imply future possibilities, which are not suitable for this context.
C: must have got implies certainty, which is not appropriate since the speaker is unsure about Peter's situation.
E: was to have got is awkward and incorrect in this context.

Thus, D: might have got is the best choice, expressing a plausible explanation for Peter's lateness.

Correct option is E. might have happened / will be
This is the correct choice because the first part "What might have happened to Phil?" is a speculation about what could have possibly occurred to Phil. The second part "He said he will be here at eight o'clock." is referring to a future event that Phil had planned. Both parts are grammatically correct and contextually appropriate. The other options do not fit contextually and/or are grammatically incorrect.

One of the US national security advisers has acknowledged there could have been better intelligence sharing before the September 11 attacks.

In the sentence, the persons are making imagination, in the future he/she will come to know the reality, so the future tense verb will be used i.e. would be.
We all think that Maria would be an interesting person to meet as we have heared a lot of stories about her so far.

The speaker is 100% sure about the reason as the young woman did not give birth earlier, also couldn't have known is used to show 100% certainty. Might, May etc shows chances of other possibilities, hence couldn't have known is the correct answer.