I ___ not attend the meeting yesterday because I was sick. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

I ___ not attend the meeting yesterday because I was sick.

A. could

B. may

C. can

D. might

Answer: Option A

'Could not' past inability.

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Question #1 Report Error

He ___ have taken the wrong key; this one doesn't fit.

A. would

B. should

C. could

D. must

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must have' deduction.

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Question #2 Report Error

You ___ not have spent all your money.

A. should

B. must

C. could

D. need

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Should not have' criticises a past action.

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Question #3 Report Error

She ___ not be very old; she looks young.

A. may

B. should

C. can

D. must

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Cannot' expresses impossibility of being old.

This question belongs to: English Modals