When I was a child, I _________ recite several lengthy poems off by heart!
When I was a child, I could recite several lengthy poems off by heart!
When I was at university, I _______ ________ to stay awake all night long and still be alert in class!
When I was at university, I was able to stay awake all night long and still be alert in class! !
I really _____ _____ _____ so much. I'm so freaking full!
I really shouldn't have eaten so much. I'm so freaking full!
Why is she late? She _____ _____ _____ stuck in traffic.
Why is she late? She must have gotten/got stuck in traffic.
He wasn't at the meeting. Could he _____ _____ _______ it?
He wasn't at the meeting. Could he have forgotten about it?
He _____ _____ _____ to impress her. He bought a giant gift for her!
He must have wanted to impress her. He bought a giant gift for her!
They _______ _______ had a great time. The photos are awesome!
They must have had a great time. The photos are awesome!
She _____ _____ called first.
She could/should have called first.
I'm not sure, but I ______ _______ _______ my wallet. I can't find it!
I'm not sure, but I may/might have lost my wallet. I can't find it!
I _____ _____ _____ too much wine last night. I don't remember a thing!
I must have drunk too much wine last night. I don't remember a thing!
She _____ _____ _____ yes, but she wasn't ready to get married.
She could have said yes, but she wasn't ready to get married.
Wow, that _____ _____ hurt !
Wow, that must have hurt!
It _______ _______ _______ her that you saw; she's away on vacation.
It couldn't/can't have been her that you saw; she's away on vacation.
How can I _______ so stupid? I should have thought about it!
How can I be so stupid? I should have thought about it!
I would _____ _____ to the party, but I was too busy studying.
I would have gone to the party, but I was too busy studying.
I guess he must _____ _____ late for his flight. I saw him running at the airport!
I guess he must have been late for his flight. I saw him running at the airport!
