Modal Verbs of Deduction and Speculation | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 15 Public

Review Game

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Why were there no buses yesterday? Maybe it was the snow or they _____ been on strike.

might/may have

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You _____ seen her, surely! She was standing right in front of you.

must have

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Let's ask at reception to see if they have your keys. Someone _____ found them.

might/may have

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I explained the homework but she did the wrong page. She _____ misunderstood me.

must have

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Oh no! My phone's not in my bag. I _____ left it at home.

must have

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It is still a mystery how the robber gained access to the bank. Police are investigating whether the suspect _____ known one of the employees.

might/may have

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I _____ left my wallet in the restaurant. I paid for the taxi home afterwards.

can't have

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Do you remember my birthday party last year? You _____ remember! It was the same day as your graduation.

must

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Come in and sit down. You _____ be tired after the journey.

must

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Whose is this coat? It _____ be Paul's. It's way too small for him.

can't

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The exam results will be out soon. It _____ be this week or possibly next week.

might/may/could

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She always gets such good grades at school. She _____ work very hard.

must

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The doctor said my headaches _____ be because of the hot weather but they're going to do some tests to be sure.

could/might/may

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He _____ be our teacher! He looks about twelve!

can't

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Take this umbrella just in case. It looks as if it _____ rain.

might/may/could

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