CBSE Questions for Class 8 English Verb Quiz 1 - MCQExams.com

CHOOSE THE BEST WORD OR PHRASE TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCE.

Neither of the two traffic lights _________ working.
  • is
  • are
  • will
  • am
Choose the correct word(s) that correctly completes the sentence.
Where ______ your spectacles? [Advanced]
  • is
  • are
  • has
  • have
Fill in the blank with the correct verb to complete the sentence:

The Arabian Nights ______ an exciting book. [Intermediate]
  • are
  • is
  • has
  • have
Fill in the blank with appropriate modal.
______ you rather have tea or coffee?
  • Would
  • Could
  • Can
  • Must
Fill in the blank with the appropriate modal denoting necessity:

You ______ come and have dinner with me.
  • used to
  • might
  • shall
  • must
CHOOSE THE BEST WORD OR PHRASE TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCE.

Tanya : What _____________  you do if you won Rs. 1 crore in a lottery.
Varun : I'd buy all the cookies in the world!
  • are you going to
  • will
  • would
  • are you planning to
Fill in the blank with suitable modal.
I am sure we _____ succeed.
  • should
  • will
  • shall
  • could
CHOOSE THE BEST WORD OR PHRASE TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCE.

We ______ save tigers or they'll be extinct soon.
  • have
  • could
  • must
  • shall
The audience _______ at the end of drama.
  • applauded
  • appraised
  • exploded
  • appreciated
Fill in the blank with a suitable modal:
You ____ to have good manners. 
  • may
  • ought
  • should
  • must
Choose the correct option to fill in the blank with the help of the hint in the brackets:
_____ I sit here for some time? (asking for permission)
  • Can
  • Shall
  • Will
  • Must
Fill in the blank with the correct option:
_____ you live long!
  • Will
  • May
  • Shall
  • Can
Choose the correct option to fill in the blank with the help of the hint in the brackets:
______ I use your watch for a day? (polite permission)
  • Shall
  • Could
  • Will
  • Am
Choose the correct option to fill in the blank with the help of the hint in the brackets:
We _____ respect our elders. (duty/obligation)
  • should
  • could
  • will
  • would
Choose the correct option to fill in the blank with the help of the hint in the brackets:
______ I use your bike? (asking for permission)
  • Could
  • Should
  • Want
  • Ain't
Choose the correct word(s) that correctly completes the sentence.
Measles ______ not a fatal disease. [Basic]
  • is
  • are
  • has
  • have
Fill in the blank with the correct option:
The passengers _____ keep watch on their luggage.
  • has
  • have
  • should
  • had
Choose the correct option to fill in the blank:
_____ you like some pastries?
  • Should
  • Would
  • Could
  • Must
Fill in the blank with the correct option:
_____ I use your phone?
  • Have
  • Could
  • Would
  • Had
Fill in the blank with the correct option:
_______ you give me your pen?
  • May
  • Can
  • Must
  • Dare
Fill in the blank with an appropriate modal:
It is very cloudy today. It _______ rain.
  • May
  • Would
  • Can't
  • Must
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
If I had gone with my friends to Jamaica, I ____ be lying on a white sand beach right now.
  • Should
  • Can
  • Must
  • Would
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
If she was crying, she ____ have been very upset.
  • Should
  • Would
  • Can
  • Must
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
If I had gone with my friends to Jamaica, I ____ not have had to come to work this week.
  • Could
  • Would
  • Can
  • Shall
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
The computer isn't working. It ____ have been damaged during production.
  • Must
  • Should
  • Would
  • Can
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
If Debbie hasn't come home yet, she _____ still be waiting for us in the coffee shop.
  • Shall
  • Will
  • Must
  • Could
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
He ____ easily swim across this river.
  • Must
  • Could
  • Need to
  • Dare
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
The machine _____ turned on by flipping this switch.
  • Shall be
  • Can be
  • Would be
  • Should be
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
You can't mean that .You ____ to be joking.
  • Has got
  • Have got
  • Had got
  • Must got
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
____ you mind sitting here?
  • Could
  • Would
  • Will
  • Should
Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:
I don't want to go out alone.  ___________ come with me?
  • Do you 
  • Will you 
  • Have you 
  • Are you 
Fill in the blank with a modal that expresses ability:
I can't see you on Friday but I ______ meet you on Saturday morning.
  • will
  • would
  • can
  • could
Complete the sentence using the appropriate option:
I was feeling sick yesterday. I _______ anything. 
  • can't eat
  • shouldn't eat
  • couldn't eat
  • shan't eat
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Your diving equipment ____ be cleaned regularly if you want to keep it in good condition.
  • Should
  • Could
  • Must
  • Would
Fill in the blank using the appropriate option:

'You look tired.' 'Yes, I ____________ last night.'
  • can't sleep
  • can sleep
  • couldn't sleep
  • could sleep
Complete the sentence using a suitable modal auxiliary:
George has travelled a lot. He _____ speak four languages. 
  • could
  • can
  • will
  • would
Complete the sentence using a suitable option:
'Are you in a hurry?'
'No, I've got plenty of time. I ____________.'
  • will wait
  • would wait
  • shall wait
  • can wait
Complete the sentence with the appropriate option:
I'm afraid I _______ to your party next week. 
  • couldn't come
  • can't come
  • wouldn't come
  • mustn't come
Select a suitable option to fill in the blank:
Don't ask Margaret for advice. She ___ know what to do.
  • can't
  • couldn't
  • mustn't
  • won't
Complete the sentence using the most appropriate option:
Sandra _____ drive but she hasn't got a car.
  • could
  • may
  • can
  • will
Complete the conversation with the most suitable option:
A: Did everybody escape from the fire?
B: Yes, although the fire spread quickly, everybody _____ escape. 
  • is able to 
  • was able to 
  • were able to
  • are able to
Complete the answer to the question with the correct form of 'able to':
A: Did you finish your work this afternoon?
B: Yes, there was nobody to disturb me, so I _____ finish it.
  • am able to  
  • is able to
  • was able to
  • were able to
Complete the answers to the questions with the correct form of 'able to':
A: Did you have difficulty finding Ann's house?
B: Not really. Ann had given us good directions and we ______ find it.
  • was able to 
  • were able to
  • is able to
  • are able to
Choose the appropriate option:
Laura had hurt her leg, so she _____ walk very well and had to stay at home. 
  • mustn't
  • can't
  • couldn't
  • won't
Complete the sentence using could/couldn't/can/can't with the given verb:

My grandfather was a very clever man. He ____ (speak) five languages.
  • could speak
  • couldn't speak
  • can speak
  • can't speak
Complete the answers to the questions with the correct form of 'able to':
They didn't want to come with us at first but we _____ persuade them. 
  • was able to
  • were able to
  • is able to
  • are able to
Fill with a suitable modal auxiliary:
I looked very carefully and I ______ see a figure in the distance.
  • could
  • can
  • must
  • will
Complete the answer to this question with the correct form of 'able to':
I wanted to buy some tomatoes. The first shop I went to didn't have any, but I ______ get some in the next shop.
  • am able to
  • are able to
  • was able to
  • were able to
Complete the sentence using the correct form of 'able to':
A: Did the thief get away?
B: Yes. No one realized what was happening and the thief ____ get away.
  • is able to 
  • are able to
  • was able to
  • were able to
Complete the sentence using could / couldn't / can / can't with the given verb:

I looked everywhere for the book, but I _____ (find) it. 
  • could find
  • couldn't find
  • can find
  • can't find
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