Modals: Uses of Modals with Examples - 2 - Grade 9 MCQ

To solve this question, we need to determine the correct verb that fills in the blank to complete the sentence "We _____ to serve our nation." Let's analyze each option:
A: "ought"
- "ought" expresses moral obligation or duty.
- It is often used to suggest that something is the right thing to do.
- In this context, using "ought" implies that serving the nation is a moral duty or obligation.
B: "must"
- "must" indicates necessity or obligation.
- It is used to express a strong recommendation or requirement.
- Choosing "must" suggests that serving the nation is a necessary obligation.
C: "can"
- "can" expresses ability or possibility.
- It implies that the subject has the capability to perform the action.
- Using "can" in this sentence would imply that the subject has the ability to serve the nation.
D: "none of these"
- This option suggests that none of the given choices are suitable to complete the sentence.
Based on the analysis, the correct answer is option A: "ought." Using "ought" in the sentence conveys the idea that serving the nation is a moral duty or obligation.

The word "dare" implies a challenge or daring someone to do something risky or potentially dangerous, such as going into a house at night. "Will" and "could" are not appropriate in this context as they do not convey the same sense of daring or challenge. Option 4 is incorrect because "dare" is the correct answer.

Answer:

Given: A great man _____ live in this house in the past.

Options:

• A: ought to


• B: need


• C: will


• D: used to

In this sentence, we are talking about a great man who lived in the past. To fill in the blank, we need to choose the most appropriate verb.

Explanation of options:

• A: ought to - This phrase is used to express obligation or duty. It is not suitable in this context as it does not indicate past action.


• B: need - This verb indicates necessity or requirement. It does not fit the context of the sentence.


• C: will - This verb is used to express future actions. It does not convey the past tense required in the sentence.


• D: used to - This phrase is used to talk about past habits or actions that no longer occur. It is the correct choice as it indicates that the great man lived in the house in the past.

Therefore, the correct answer is D: used to.

To solve this question, we need to understand the meaning of the sentence and choose the correct option that completes the sentence appropriately.
Meaning of the sentence:
The sentence states that the speaker used to go to college on foot in the past, but now they go on a scooter.
Options:
A:

will

- This option indicates future tense, which is not suitable for the sentence as it talks about a past habit.
B:

used to

- This option correctly expresses the past habit of going to college on foot and is the most suitable choice for completing the sentence.
C:

must

- This option implies obligation or necessity, which doesn't fit the context of the sentence.
D:

none of these

- This option is incorrect as option B, "used to", is the correct choice.
Therefore, the correct answer is B:

used to

.

To answer this question, we need to determine the correct modal verb that fits in the given sentence.
A. ought: This modal verb expresses a moral or social obligation. It is often used to indicate that something is expected or advisable. In the given sentence, "You ought to work hard for the examination" implies that it is expected or advisable for the person to work hard for the exam. This option seems appropriate.
Therefore, the most suitable answer is A (ought).

To solve this question, we need to determine which option completes the sentence in a way that expresses a strong commitment to helping someone. Let's analyze each option:
A: should
- This option implies a suggestion or recommendation, rather than a strong commitment.
B: may
- This option suggests the possibility of helping, but it does not convey a strong commitment.
C: needn't
- This option implies that there is no obligation to help, which is contradictory to the statement in the sentence.
D: will
- This option expresses a strong commitment and willingness to help, making it the correct answer.
Therefore, the correct answer is D: will, as it best completes the sentence to convey a strong commitment to help at all costs.

To complete the sentence, "I _____ meet you at the bus stand," we need to choose a word that indicates future tense and willingness. Let's analyze each option:
A:

will

- "Will" is a modal verb used to indicate future tense. It is commonly used to express willingness, determination, or certainty. However, in this sentence, the speaker's willingness is not explicitly mentioned.
B:

shall

- "Shall" is also a modal verb used to indicate future tense. It is often used in formal or British English. It can express determination or a promise. In this sentence, using "shall" indicates the speaker's willingness to meet at the bus stand.
C:

would

- "Would" is a conditional modal verb, used to indicate a hypothetical situation or a polite request. It is not suitable in this context as it does not convey future tense or willingness.
D:

might

- "Might" is a modal verb used to indicate possibility or uncertainty. It does not convey future tense or willingness in this context.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B:

shall

.

Answer:

The correct answer is C: should.

Here is the explanation:

• May is used to express permission or possibility, but it does not convey a strong sense of obligation or duty. It would not be appropriate in this context.


• Shall is used to express a strong obligation or requirement, but it is typically used in formal or legal contexts. It would not be the most appropriate choice in this sentence.


• Should is the best choice here because it implies a moral or social obligation to help the needy. It suggests that helping the needy is the right thing to do.


• Daren't is a contraction of "dare not" and is used to express fear, reluctance, or refusal. It does not fit the context of helping the needy.

Therefore, the correct answer is C: should.

To determine the correct answer, we need to understand the meaning and usage of each option in the given sentence.
1. Needn't: This is a contraction of "need not" and is used to indicate that something is not necessary or required. In this context, it suggests that the person is not required to come to the office.
2. Must: This is used to express a strong obligation or necessity. However, in this sentence, it doesn't fit the context as it implies a strong requirement to come to the office.
3. Ought to: This is used to indicate a moral or advisable course of action. While it suggests that the person should come to the office, it is not as strong as "must" in terms of obligation.
4. Shall: This is used to express future action or intention, but it doesn't fit the context of the sentence as it doesn't convey the idea of necessity or requirement.
From the given options, the correct answer is:
- A: needn't (indicating that the person is not required to come to the office)
So the complete answer is:
The correct option is A: needn't

To solve this question, we need to determine the correct word to fill in the blank that fits the context of the sentence. Let's analyze each option:
A: will
- This option indicates future tense, but it doesn't make sense in this context.
B: could
- This option indicates possibility, but it doesn't fit the context either.
C: daren't
- This option means "dare not" and implies that the subject is afraid or unwilling to do something. It fits the context of the sentence.
D: may
- This option indicates possibility or permission, but it doesn't fit the context of the sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is C: daren't as it best fits the context of the sentence, indicating that the subject is afraid or unwilling to face the officer again.

To answer this question, we need to consider the correct modal verb that best fits the sentence. Let's analyze the given options:
A: would
- "Would" is used to talk about hypothetical situations or to make polite requests. It does not fit the context of the sentence.
B: shall
- "Shall" is used to make suggestions, offers, or to express future actions. In this case, it can be used to express a future action of having the money.
C: should
- "Should" is used to give advice or express obligation. It does not fit the context of the sentence.
D: none of these
- This option implies that none of the given options are correct. However, option B, "shall," is a valid answer.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B, "shall." It is used to express a future action, suggesting that the speaker will have the money tomorrow.

 

The correct answer to complete the sentence "I_____ speak English tomorrow." is Option A: can.

 

 

Explanation:

 

To determine the correct word to fill in the blank, let's analyze the options:

 

 

1. Can: This is the most suitable option as it expresses the ability or capability to speak English tomorrow.


2. Could: While "could" also expresses the ability, it is more commonly used for past situations or polite requests.


3. May: "May" expresses permission or possibility, but it doesn't fit the context of the sentence.


4. Shall: "Shall" is used to indicate future action, but it doesn't convey the intended meaning in this sentence.


 

Therefore, based on the given options, the correct word to complete the sentence is "can."

 

To fill in the blank in the given sentence, we need to choose the appropriate verb form to indicate past ability. Let's analyze the options:
A:

may

- "May" indicates possibility or permission, but it is not suitable for indicating past ability.
- Eliminate option A.
B:

can

- "Can" indicates present ability, but it is not suitable for indicating past ability.
- Eliminate option B.
C:

must

- "Must" indicates necessity or obligation, but it is not suitable for indicating past ability.
- Eliminate option C.
D:

could

- "Could" is the past tense of "can" and is used to indicate past ability.
- This option is the most appropriate choice for the sentence.
- Select option D as the answer.
To summarize, the correct answer is option D:

could

.

To determine the correct answer for the given sentence, we need to analyze the meaning and usage of each option:
A)

shall

: "Shall" is used to indicate future actions in some formal contexts, but it is not commonly used in everyday English. It doesn't fit well in this sentence.
B)

might

: "Might" is used to express a possibility or uncertainty about a future event. It is suitable for the given sentence because it suggests that the person may or may not come tomorrow.
C)

must

: "Must" indicates a strong obligation or necessity, but it doesn't fit in this sentence as it doesn't convey the idea of possibility or uncertainty.
D)

can

: "Can" indicates ability or permission, but it doesn't convey the idea of possibility or uncertainty.
Therefore, the correct answer is B)

might

as it accurately reflects the possibility of the person coming tomorrow.

To choose the correct option to fill in the blank, let's analyze the meaning of the sentence:
"I _____ rather die than beg."
The sentence expresses a strong preference or determination not to beg, even to the point of choosing death.
Now, let's analyze the options:
A)

would

- This option is correct because "would" is used to express a strong preference or determination in hypothetical or imaginary situations.
B)

can

- This option is not suitable because "can" indicates ability, not preference or determination.
C)

will

- This option is not suitable because "will" indicates a future action or intention, not a preference or determination.
D)

must

- This option is not suitable because "must" indicates a requirement or obligation, not a preference or determination.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A, "would."