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Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch25

Although she tried her best, she ________ solve the complex riddle during yesterday's contest.

  1. cannot

  2. could not

  3. may not

  4. must not
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Could not' is the negative past form of 'can' and is used to express the absence of ability at a specific point in the past.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch25

Visitors ________ feed the animals; it is strictly forbidden by the park authorities.

  1. don't have to

  2. shouldn't have

  3. must not

  4. might not
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Must not' expresses a firm prohibition, making it the correct choice when an activity is strictly banned.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch25

________ I assist you with those heavy bags, sir?

  1. Shall

  2. Would

  3. Must

  4. Ought
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Shall I' is the standard first-person construction used to offer help or make a polite suggestion.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch25

The ground is completely wet this morning. It ________ have rained heavily overnight.

  1. should

  2. would

  3. must

  4. can
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Must have' followed by a past participle expresses a strong logical deduction about an event that occurred in the past.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch25

Since tomorrow is a public holiday, we ________ wake up early for work.

  1. must not

  2. do not have to

  3. cannot

  4. should not have
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Do not have to' signals the absence of an obligation; on a holiday there is no requirement to rise early, but it is not forbidden.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch25

He ________ have checked the weather forecast before sailing; now he is caught in a severe storm.

  1. might

  2. must

  3. should

  4. would
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Should have' is used to refer to an advisable action in the past that was not carried out, implying regret or criticism.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch25

Take an umbrella with you because it ________ rain later in the afternoon, though the sky is clear now.

  1. might

  2. must

  3. will definitely

  4. should
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Might' conveys a low-to-moderate chance of a future event, which fits the uncertain weather outlook described in the sentence.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch25

When my grandfather was young, he ________ walk ten miles daily to reach his school.

  1. will

  2. would

  3. may

  4. can
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Would' is used to describe actions that were repeated or habitual in the past, making it the correct choice here.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch25

We ________ to respect the rights of others if we want a harmonious society.

  1. should

  2. must

  3. ought

  4. had better
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Ought' is the only option that grammatically takes 'to' before the following infinitive, forming the phrase 'ought to respect'.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch25

If I had known you were coming, I ________ have prepared a special meal for you.

  1. will

  2. would

  3. must

  4. shall
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Would have' plus a past participle forms the third conditional, which is used to discuss outcomes of hypothetical past situations.