Mistery Quiz

She wanted ________ (know) what was behind the door.

• to know

• knowing

• know

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'to know' because it follows the structure of 'want' which is typically followed by the infinitive form of a verb. 'Knowing' and 'know' do not fit grammatically in this context.

Mariana needed ________ (finish) her work before leaving.

• to finish

• finishing

• finish

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'to finish' because it follows the structure 'needed + to + verb' indicating a requirement. 'Finishing' and 'finish' do not fit grammatically in this context.

They weren’t allowed ________ (enter) the west wing.

• to enter

• entering

• enter

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'to enter' because it follows the structure 'were not allowed to' which requires the infinitive form of the verb. 'Entering' and 'enter' do not fit this grammatical structure.

The goal was ________ (see) something others couldn’t.

• to see

• seeing

• see

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'to see' because it follows the structure of 'the goal was to + verb'. This infinitive form indicates the intended action, which is to see something others couldn’t.

She started ________ (walk) toward the light.

• to walk

• walking

• walk

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'to walk' because it follows the structure 'started to + verb' indicating the beginning of an action. 'Walking' would imply an ongoing action, while 'walk' is not grammatically correct in this context.

She __________ go in there, it’s forbidden.

• must

• should

• need

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'must' because it indicates a strong obligation or necessity. In this context, it emphasizes that entering is strictly prohibited.

It __________ be a trap, but she’s curious.

• might
• can
• must

You __________ touch the paintings!

• mustn't

• shouldn't

• don't

Answer explanation

The correct choice is "shouldn't" because it indicates a recommendation against touching the paintings, implying it's not allowed or advisable. "Mustn't" suggests a stronger prohibition, while "don't" is less specific.

She __________ have imagined the voice.

• might

• must

• can

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'might' because it indicates a possibility. The sentence suggests that she had the potential to imagine the voice, but it is not certain, making 'might' the most appropriate modal verb here.

I __________ check that room. It’s part of my job.

• need to

• should

• might

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'need to' because it indicates a requirement or obligation to check the room as part of the job. 'Should' suggests advice, while 'might' implies possibility, which do not fit the context.