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Question 1
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Fill in the blank with a suitable verb:
I ________ tell my parents where I am so that they don't worry.

A
would

B
don't have to

C
have to

D
shouldn't
Solution
Answer : C

Let's take a look at the usage of the modal verbs in the options:
- would : It is used to make either a polite request or make a polite expression; also it is used to refer to a habitual action in the past
- don't have to : It is the negative form of 'have to'
- have to : It is used to express an external obligation in positive sentences and removing an external obligation (or necessity) in the negative sentences
- shouldn't : It is the contracted form of 'should not'; it is the negative form of the modal verb 'should'
Here in the question, we see that the speaker is expressing an external obligation or necessity, that is the duty to inform the parents so that they don't worry.
As it is not a polite expression / request -- 'would' is not suitable here.
'don't have to' -- instead of exerting, it removes the external obligation or necessity -- therefore it is not suitable here.
As it is an obligation & not a request or advice -- 'shouldn't' is not suitable here, also it is used to form negative sentences. But here the sentence in concern is a positive one.

Therefore from among the options, 'have to' is the most suitable verb to complete the sentence.

Thus, the correct complete sentence is:
I HAVE TO tell my parents where I am so that they don't worry.
Question 2
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Fill in the blank with a suitable modal:
If you need some help with your homework, you ________ go to the library.

A
should

B
mustn't

C
had to

D
shouldn't
Solution
Answer : A
Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that are used to express necessity or possibility.

Let's take a look at the usage of the modal verbs in the options:
should : It is used for expressing an opinion / advice / expectation / criticism about some past action or it can be used to ask for an advice
mustn't : It is the contracted form of 'must not'; it is used to talk about things we need to avoid doing
had to : It is used to express a necessity felt by the speaker in the past
shouldn't : It is the contracted form of 'should not'; it is the negative form of the modal verb 'should'

Here in the question, we see that the speaker is expressing a suggestion, that is to visit the library in case he/she requires help.
It is important to note here that the sentence is conditional. And in particular, it is First Conditional Sentence -- we use 'should ' to express a small possibility in first conditional sentences.
As it is a suggestion & not an obligation or something that needs to be avoided -- mustn't is not suitable here.
The sentence is not in the past tense -- therefore 'had to' is not suitable here.
The sentence is in the positive form -- therefore 'shouldn't' is not suitable here, also it would not be meaningful to tell someone they should not go to the library if they needed help with their homework, right?

Therefore from among the options, 'should' is the most suitable verb to complete the sentence.

Thus, the correct complete sentence is:
If you need some help with your homework, you SHOULD go to the library.
Question 3
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Fill in the blank with an appropriate modal:
Your hair's too long. I think you _______ get it cut.

A
have to

B
should

C
will

D
shall
Solution
Answer : A

Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that are used to express necessity or possibility.

Let's take a look at the usage of the modal verbs in the options:
have to : It is used to express an external obligation in positive sentences and removing an external obligation (or necessity) in the negative sentences.
should : It is used for expressing an opinion / advice / expectation / criticism about some past action or it can be used to ask for an advice
will : It is used to express a possibility / make a prediction / Volunteer for something / make a promise
shall : offering to do something (with the pronoun 'I') / making or asking for a suggestion (with the pronoun 'we')

Here in the question, we see that the speaker is making a suggestion on getting the hair cut.
As it is a suggestion & not an obligation -- 'have to' cannot be used
'will' is not used to make suggestions
'shall' could be used to make suggestions but only when it is with the pronoun 'we'. In the question, the pronoun is ' I '

Therefore from among the options, 'should' is the most suitable verb to complete the sentence.

Thus, the correct complete sentence is:
Your hair's too long. I think you SHOULD get it cut.
Question 4
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Fill in the blank with a suitable modal:
Your clothes smell and you've got a cough. You ________ smoke.

A
don't have to

B
should

C
shouldn't

D
have to
Solution
Answer : C

Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that are used to express necessity or possibility.

Let's take a look at the usage of the modal verbs in the options:
don't have to : It is the negative form of 'have to'
should : It is used for expressing an opinion / advice / expectation / criticism about some past action or it can be used to ask for an advice
shouldn't : It is the contracted form of 'should not'; it is the negative form of the modal verb 'should'
have to : It is used for expressing an external obligation in positive sentences & removing an external obligation in the negative sentences

Here in the question, the speaker is trying to express an advice, that is to not smoke.
As it is an advice & not an external obligation or rule or compulsion -- 'don't have to' is not suitable to complete the sentence here.
'should' is used to express an advice but in positive sentences. Here, ideally, the speaker would advice 'NOT TO' smoke (negative sentence).
As it is an advice & not an external obligation or rule or compulsion -- 'have to' is not suitable here, also 'have to' is in positive sentences & not in negative sentence.

Therefore from among the options, 'shouldn't' is the most suitable verb to complete the sentence.

Thus, the correct complete sentence is:
Your clothes smell and you've got a cough. You SHOULDN'T smoke.
Question 5
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Fill in the blank with a suitable option:
The law requires that all cars _________ be regularly tested for safety and efficiency.

A
Should

B
To

C
Were to

D
Have to

Solution

The correct answer is Option A.
SHOULD expresses obligation.
In the given sentence, the speaker is saying that it is obligatory by law that all cars be tested for safety and efficiency.
Thus SHOULD is the correct answer.
The remaining options are grammatically incorrect.
Question 6
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Fill in the blank with a suitable verb:
I'm going to bed. I _______ be up early tomorrow.

A
should

B
shouldn't

C
don't have to

D
have to
Solution
Answer : D

Let's take a look at the usage of the verbs in the options:
should : It is used for expressing an opinion / advice / expectation / criticism about some past action or it can be used to ask for an advice
shouldn't : It is the contracted form of 'should not'. It is the negative form of the modal verb 'should'
don't have to : It is the negative form of 'have to'
have to : It is used to express an external obligation in positive sentences and removing an external obligation (or necessity) in the negative sentences

Here in the question we see that the speaker is expressing an external obligation, that is to wake up early.
As it is not an suggestion -- 'should' is not suitable here.
Also it is a positive sentence & NOT a negative sentence -- therefore 'shouldn't' is not suitable for use either.
'don't have to' is used in negative sentences & it removes the external obligation or necessity, but here the speaker intends to express an external obligation of waking up early, which is why he is going to bed.

Therefore from among the options, 'have to' is the most suitable verb to complete the sentence.

Thus, the correct complete sentence is:
I'm going to bed. I HAVE TO be up early tomorrow.
Question 7
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Fill in the blank with a suitable option:
His doctor recommended that he ___________ taking sleeping pills for a while.

A
Would try

B
Should try

C
Tries

D
Tried

Solution

The correct answer is Option B.
SHOULD is used to express a desirable option and obligation.
In the given sentence, the doctor is recommending an option of sleeping pills.
Thus SHOULD TRY is the correct option.
The remaining options are incorrect because:
WOULD TRY expresses the future tense.
TRIES and TRIED are grammatically incomplete.
Question 8
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate verb:
_________ you ever stayed at the Ritz?

A
Did

B
Have

C
Was

D
Were

Solution

A verb is used to express an occurrence, action, or state. It is the grammatical centre of the predicate in a sentence.
An auxiliary verb is a verb which gives is used in the formation of tenses, moods, tones, etc.
Option B is correct as the subject is you and stayed suggests of simple past tense. Have is used as an auxiliary verb here, the main verb is stay.
The other options are wrong as the main verb is in its third form (stayed). Therefore, did cannot be used. Was and were cannot be used as the question is not in past simple tense.
The correct answer is B)have
Question 9
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Fill in the blank with a suitable verb:
You _________ come with me if you don't want to. I'll go on my own.

A
don't have to

B
must

C
should

D
shouldn't
Solution
Answer : A

Let's take a look at the usage of the modal verbs in the options:
- don't have to : It is the negative form of 'have to'
- must : to express a necessity (in the present or future); to make an assumption that something is true
- should : It is used for expressing an opinion / advice / expectation / criticism about some past action or it can be used to ask for an advice
- shouldn't : It is the contracted form of 'should not'; it is the negative form of the modal verb 'should'
Here in the question, we see that the speaker is trying to express that the other person can come along if he/she wishes to. The speaker is not exerting an obligation but is expressing that it is NOT NECESSARY for the other person to come, but he/she can if she wishes to.
As the speaker is NOT expressing a necessity here -- 'must' is not suitable here.
As it is neither an opinion or idea -- 'should' is unsuitable here
'shouldn't' is not suitable here because the sentence is not a First Conditional Sentence.

Therefore from among the options, 'don't have to' is the most suitable verb to complete the sentence.

Thus, the correct complete sentence is:
You DON'T HAVE TO come with me if you don't want to. I'll go on my own.
Question 10
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Fill in the blank with the most suitable verb:
Lots of trees _________ blown down by the wind.

A
were

B
has

C
did

D
is

Solution

A verb is used to express an occurrence, action, or state. It is the grammatical centre of the predicate in a sentence.
An auxiliary verb is a verb which gives is used in the formation of tenses, moods, tones, etc.
Option A is correct as the subject is plural and the sentence suggests of simple past tense (blown). Be (were) is used as an auxiliary verb here.
The other options are wrong as the main verb is its third form (blown) and cannot take has, did, and as as an auxiliary verb here.
The correct answer is A)were

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Question 1

would

don't have to

have to

shouldn't

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Question 2

should

mustn't

had to

shouldn't

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Question 3

have to

should

will

shall

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Question 4

don't have to

should

shouldn't

have to

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Question 5

Should

To

Were to

Have to

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Question 6

should

shouldn't

don't have to

have to

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Question 7

Would try

Should try

Tries

Tried

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Question 8

Did

Have

Was

Were

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Question 9

don't have to

must

should

shouldn't

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Question 10

were

has

did

is

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