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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 full of people.
    must
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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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  • I often see that woman walking along this street. She _______ live near here.
    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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  • Congratulations on passing your exam. You _______ be very pleased .
    must
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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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