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Past modals of deduction

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The thief ______________________ (got) in through the window. It's not broken or forced.

couldn't have gotten

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I _________________________ (leave) my phone at work; I need to go back to the office to check.

may/might/could have left

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She __________________ (be) happy when she heard the good news.

must have been

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They _____________________ (buy) a house without a loan because they had no savings.

couldn't have bought

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He looks upset. He _________________________ (like) whatever she just said.

couldn't have liked

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I don’t know why Fion didn’t come to the party: she (may / couldn't) have been busy

may

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Flor isn’t at home: she (must / couldn’t) have gone out.

must

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Haoran is very clever: he (must / might) have passed all his exams with top marks.

must

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Akane can’t find her glasses: she (might / couldn’t) have left them at the restaurant.

might

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The man is in prison now: he (couldn’t / must) have been found guilty of trespassing.

must

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Johana went to bed early: she (couldn't / must) have been very tired.

must

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Kathy’s late: she (could / might) not have heard the alarm.

might not

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This is not Union Station. We (couldn't / must) have taken the wrong road.

must

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Someone’s left their mobile here: it (might / couldn’t) have been Akane or Ursulla.

might

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William missed his train this morning: he (couldn't / must) have arrived on time at the office

couldn't

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I can’t find my ticket. I've looked everywhere! I _______________ it.(lose)

must have lost

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