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Modal verbs of speculation

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    from Murphy's English Grammar in Use
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  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. Amy was in a very difficult situation when she lost her j ob. (It/easy for her)
    It can't have been easy ...
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  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. Rachel did the opposite of what I asked her to do. (She/understand what I said)
    She can't have understood ...
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  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. The tight was red, but the car didn't stop. (The driver/see the red light)
    The driver can't have seen ...
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  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. I'm looking for Sophie. Do you know where she is? (she/watch TV)
    She might be watching TV.
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  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. I'm looking for Sophie. Do you know where she is? (she/go out)
    She might have gone out.
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  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. Why didn't Dan answer the doorbell? I'm sure he was at home at the time. Maybe, (he/go to bed early)
    He might have gone to bed early.
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  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. Why didn't Dan answer the doorbell? I'm sure he was at home at the time. Perhaps, (he/be/in the shower)
    He might have been in the shower.
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  • Complete the sentence with a modal verb + two words. I wonder why they haven't replied to the emai ll sent. Do you think they received it? I'm sure they
    they can't have received it.
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  • Complete the sentence with a modal verb + two words. I wonder how the fire started. Was it an accident? No, the police say it
    it can't have been an accident.
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  • Complete the sentence with a modal verb + two words. The man you spoke to - are you sure he was American ? No, I'm not sure. He
    He might not have been American.
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  • Complete the sentence with a modal verb + two words. Mike says he needs to see you. He tried to find you yesterday. Well, he __________ very hard. I was in my office all day.
    He can't have tried very hard
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  • Say the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. Perhaps she doesn't want to see me.
    She might not want to see me.
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  • Say the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. Perhaps she isn't working today.
    She might/may/could not be working today.
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  • Say the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. Perhaps Helen is in her office.
    She might/may/could be in her office.
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