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May, might, could and must

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Maria wasn't home last night. She could ____________(be) at her friend's house.

have been

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Anna was out in the rain. She _________ (must not/bring) her raincoat.

must not have brought

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That strange noise woke up the baby. (must)

That strange noise must have woken up the baby.

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We saw more than 10 kinds of desserts at the party. (may)

We may have seen more than 10 kinds of desserts at the party.

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The ending to that movie didn't surprise the fans. (might not)

The ending to that movie might not have surprised the fans.

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Ellen didn't forget Mary's number. (couldn't)

Ellen couldn't have forgotten Mary's number.

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They didn't understand the teacher's explanation. (may not)

They may not have understood the teacher's explanation.

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They _______ (may/not/be) friendly people.

They may not have been friendly people.

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He __________ (could/have/become) a lawyer, but he doesn't like law.

He could have become a lawyer, but he doesn't like law.

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Mario went to the party by himself. (might)

Mario might have gone to the party by himself.

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I lost my friend's book. It's not in my bag. (may)

I may have lost my friend's book. It's not in my bag.

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Sophie didn't eat her snack. (must not)

Sophie must not have eaten her snack.

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Sophie didn't get hit by a ball. (must not)

Sophie must not have got/gotten hit by a ball.

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The earthquake ____________ (must/be) terrifying.

must have been

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I'm not sure Sophie forgot the homework, the dog ________ (might/eat) it.

might have eaten

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Who told him my secret? It __________ (must/be) Ana, she is a gossip and nobody else knew.

must have been

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