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Past modals of deduction

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Jack was in his office five minutes ago: he _______________ home already. (go)

can’t have gone

James had three sandwiches. He _______________ very hungry. (be)

can't have been

The driver didn’t stop because he _______________ the red light.(see)

 may not have seen

Betty was very late last night: she _______________ the last bus. (miss)

must have missed

Caroline looks very brown: the weather _______________ bad on her holiday. (be)

can't have been bad