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English 17 Public

May, might, can, could

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We ___________ all be millionaires one day. Who knows?

might, may, could

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It’s really annoying. Surely you knew they didn’t accept traveller’s cheques at that hotel. You ________ (warn) me before I left!

could/might have warned

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People ________ not smoke on British Airways flights; it’s forbidden.

may

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I ________ leave work early yesterday – my boss gave me permission.

was able to

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Steve ________ (steal) it. I’m sure he was at home all week.

couldn't/can't have stolen

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Excuse me. ________ I use your phone?

may, could, can

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The job interview was a disaster; I ________ answer only half the questions!

was able to, managed to

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You’ll have to call a cab. I ________ drive since I broke my arm last June.

haven't been able to

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When she was riding in the woods last week, Helen fell off her horse but luckily she ________ get back on and ride home.

managed to, was able to

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These days she is rather slow but as a child, she ________ run like the wind.

could

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We ________ as well turn off the TV. There's nothing really interesting on!

might, may

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My father ________ (be) a star in the 1980s, it’s a pity that he never really tried.

could have been

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Jane’s late. She ________ (be) stuck in a traffic jam.

could/may/might be

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I've been waiting here for ages. You ________ (tell) me you'd be late!

could/might have told

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They ________ be great singers, but they ________ dance!

might/may, can't

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You ________ well be asked about your experience during the interview next week.

could, might, may

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