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modals of deduction

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The jacket you bought is very good quality. It / very expensive

must have been

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Amy was in a very difficult situation when she lost her job. (it / easy for her)

can't (couldn't) have been

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There was a man standing outside the cafe. (he /wait / for somebody)

must have been waiting

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I was woken up in the night by the noise next door. (my neighbours / have / a party)

must have been having

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The tight was red, but the car didn't stop. (the driver / see / the red tight)

can't have seen / couldn't have seen

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Rachel did the opposite of what I asked her to do. (she / understand / what I said)

can't have understood / couldn't have understood

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A:The man you spoke to - are you sure he was American? B: No, I'm not sure. He______

might not have been

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A: I wonder how the fire started. Was it an accident? B: No, the police say it ____

couldn't have been

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I'm looking for Sophie. Do you know where she is? a (she / watch / TV) b (she / go / out)

She might be watching TV or she might have gone out

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I can't find my umbrella. Have you seen it? a (it / be / in the car) b (you /leave / in the restaurant

It might be in the car or you might have left it in the restaurant

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