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You ________ (practice) a lot before you gave your speech. It was really good.
must have practiced
When Lizzie got home yesterday, there were flowers on the table. Her wife _______ (buy) them because no on else has a key.
You [can't be/can't have been] a grandmother. You look too young!
can't be
He didn't come to the meeting. He [might have forgotten/might forget] about it.
might have forgotten
Sid isn't answering his phone. He [might leave/might have left] it at home.
[might have left]
I never told him that. He [must have misunderstood/can't have misunderstood] me.
must have misunderstood
It [can't have been / may have been] Paolo that ate all the chips. He hates salty food.
[can't have been]
Sarah just sneezed. She [could be / could been] sick.
could be
He ______ (forget) about the party! I reminded him about it many times!
can't have forgotten
We [must / might / could] not go on vacation this weekend. We haven't decided yet.
might
[Could / May] that be a UFO in the sky??!
Could
They may be [study / to study / studying] at a different school now.
studying
Tarek isn't in class today. [May / Could] he be sick?
Could
It ______ be more than five degrees in here. It feels like a fridge!
can't, must not
Write another sentence that makes sense after this one, using a modal: Ann answered the door with flour in her hair. _______________
Write another sentence that makes sense after this one, using a modal. The kid woke up screaming. ______________
