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Modal verbs of speculation

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    from Murphy's English Grammar in Use
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  • That restaurant ________ be very good. lt's always empty.
    can't
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  • I'm sure I gave you the key. You ________ have it. Have you looked in your bag?
    must
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  • lt rained every day during their holiday, so they ______ have had a very nice time.
    can't
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  • You got here very quickly. You _______ have walked very fast.
    must
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  • Bill and Sue always stay at luxury hotels, so they _______ be short of money.
    can't
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  • Complete the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. Their house is very near the motorway. lt _____ _____ very noisy.
    must be
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  • Complete the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. Sarah knows a lot about films. She _____ ______ to the cinema a lot.
    must have been
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  • Complete the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. I left my bike outside the house last night and now it's gone. Somebody _______ ________ it.
    must have stolen
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  • Complete the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. 'How old is Ted?' 'He's older than me. He ______ _______ at least 40.'
    must be
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  • Complete the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. I'm sure you know this song. You _______ ________ it before.
    must have listened to it ...
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  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. The jacket you bought is very good quality. (It/very expensive)
    It must have been
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  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. I haven't seen our neighbours for ages. (They/go away)
    They must have gone away.
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  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. I can't find my umbrella . (I/leave it in the restaurant last night)
    I must have left ...
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  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. Amy was in a very difficult situation when she lost her j ob. (It/easy for her)
    It can't have been easy ...
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  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. Rachel did the opposite of what I asked her to do. (She/understand what I said)
    She can't have understood ...
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  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. The tight was red, but the car didn't stop. (The driver/see the red light)
    The driver can't have seen ...
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