Indian Institute of Technology Madras
BS Degree Programme · Examination & Study Paper
English II
Modal verbs
Examination Instructions & Guidelines
- Solve on notebook/paper first before checking solutions.
- MCQ: Exactly 1 option is correct. Negative marking applies.
- Scientific calculator allowed for all calculations.
- Official answer key is sealed at the end of this sheet.
Quiz 1 · 26 Oct 2025 (AN)Quiz 1
- Q1MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Choose the correct modal verb to fill in the blank. See the hint or context provided and choose only the most appropriate option to fill the blank. Why _____ I concede my seat to her? Hint: A wh-question that denies the relevance of a social requirement
- AWould
- BCould
- CShould
- Q2MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
In the following sentence, fill in the blank with the most appropriate modal verb. The land is so dry, there _________ have been a drought.
- AMust
- BMust not
- CShall
- DShould
- Q3MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Choose the correct modal verb to fill in the blank. See the hint or context provided and choose only the most appropriate option to fill the blank. If the candidates or their agents have any specific complaint or problem regarding the conduct of elections they _____ bring the same to the notice of the Observer appointed by the Election Commission at the polling booth. Hint: To show that an authoritative body is granting formal permission to someone to do something
- AShould
- BMust
- CWill
- DMay
- Q4MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Choose the most appropriate form of asking for permission in a formal situation from the following.
- AMay I borrow your pen please?
- BCan I borrow your pen?
- CBoth May I borrow your pen please? and Can I borrow your pen?
- DI might borrow your pen
End Term · 31 Aug 2025 (FN)End Term
- Q5MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Choose the correct modal verb to fill in the blank. See the hint or context provided and choose only the most appropriate option to fill the blank. No party or candidate _____ be involved in any activity which may aggravate existing differences or create mutual hatred or cause tension between different castes and communities, religious or linguistic. Hint: To denote a strong, socially-oriented, and legally-binding obligation on those contesting in elections
- AShould
- BShall
- CCan
- DWould
- Q6MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate modal verb. She informed them that she ________ be late for the meeting.
- AWould
- BWill
- CIs
- DHave
- Q7MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
What does the modal auxiliary in the following sentence denote? She might have won the tournament.
- APossibility
- BAbility
- CSuggestion
- DRequest
End Term · 31 Aug 2025 (AN)End Term
- Q8MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Choose the correct modal verb to fill in the blank. See the hint or context provided and choose only the most appropriate option to fill the blank. A person desirous of using the library _____ enter his/her name, address and time of entry legibly and sign in the register kept at the entrance for the purpose. Hint: To show strong and socially oriented obligation
- ACould
- BMay
- CWould
- DShall
- Q9MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate modal verb. He told her that they _______ migrate to the Middle East.
- AAre
- BWere
- CWill
- DWould
- Q10MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Fill in the blank with the modal verbs ‘can’ or ‘could’ based on the context and intended meaning in the following sentence. Ben ______ win debates even today. (Context: to denote ability in the present)
- ACan
- BCould
Quiz 2 · 3 Aug 2025 (AN)Quiz 2
- Q11MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Identify the modal auxiliary in the given sentence. I can hold my breath for several minutes.
- AHold
- BMy
- CCan
- DSeveral
- Q12MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
She may come tomorrow. Which of the following statements is true about the given sentence? i. The auxiliary verb may carries tense ii. The auxiliary verb may is inflected iii. The auxiliary verb may does not carry tense
- Ai only
- Bii only
- Ciii only
- Dii and iii only
- Q13MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate modal verb. For all we know, the new Matrix movie ____________ be interesting. (general possibility)
- ACan
- BCould
- CWill
- DMight
End Term · 13 Apr 2025 (AN)End Term
- Q14MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Choose the correct modal verb to fill in the blank. _____ you mind if I stayed back after class for remedial classes?
- AWould
- BCould
End Term · 22 Dec 2024 (AN)End Term
- Q15MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Choose the correct modal verb to fill in the blank. See the hint or context provided and choose only the most appropriate option to fill the blank. You _____ go to the fair with your cousins. Hint: To make a suggestion
- ACould
- BWould