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Complete the sentences with must have, might / may have, can't have, should have or shouldn't have

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She ____________________ studied really hard. She passed all her exams with excellent grades.

must have

He _________________ arrived by now. It's only a 20 minute journey!

must have

The boss is in a terrible mood. The meeting _________________ been good.

can't have

Sarah __________________ been so happy when she found out she was being promoted!

must have

I had to wait 45 minutes for a bus yesterday. It _______________ been an accident or maybe a strike.

might have / may have

He _______________ bought a new car. He told me he didn't have any money.

can't have

Andrew didn't study for the test, but he's passed. I think he ________________cheated.

might have / may have

I left my bicycle in front of the library, but it's disappeared. Someone ____________ stolen it.

must have

I'm sorry, but Samantha is not here. it's 5:00 p.m., so she _________________ already left the office

must have

He ____________ tried to fix the roof himself. Everyone knows that he is a real handyman.

may have

He _______________ known it was your birthday. Otherwise, he would have wished you a happy day.

can't have

I'm sorry, but Samantha is not here. It's 5:00 p.m., so she _________________ already left the office

must have

The boys ___________________ (finish) their homework before playing video games. ( Past advice or regret)

Should have finished

Jesse __________(win) the fight if she had her supersuit. ( Past possibility)

could have won

Eddie _____________ (help) her if she asked for it. (Past willingness)

Would have helped

The thief _________ (steal) the jewels during all of the panic. ( 100% possible)

must have stolen