Unit 7A: Past Modals of Deduction | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

A student scored perfectly on a test but usually struggles in class. How might they have prepared?

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There's no way they were at the party last night. → They ____________ (can't have).

They can't have been at the party last night.

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I'm certain John forgot his wallet at home. -> John _______________. (must have)

John must have forgotten his wallet at home.

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The dog _________ (couldn't have / must have / might have) eaten the food – there’s no evidence of it being touched.

The dog couldn't have eaten the food...

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It's possible Emma was watching TV when you called. → Emma ____________ (might have been).

Emma might have been watching TV when you called.

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You hear loud noises coming from your neighbor's house at midnight. What could they have been doing?

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boom

Lose 50 points!

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gold

Win 50 points!

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gift

Win 25 points!

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lifesaver

Give 5 points!

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This package _________ (might have been / must have been / can't have been) delivered to the wrong address; it’s not mine.

This package must have been delivered to the wrong address...

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eraser

Reset score!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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lifesaver

Give 20 points!

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Your friend didn’t reply to your messages all day. What could have caused it?

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It's likely that the documents were lost in the post. → The documents ____________ (might have been).

The documents might have been lost in the post.

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Sarah _________ (might have / can't have / must have been) waiting for over an hour at the airport yesterday.

Sarah must have been waiting for over an hour...

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You find a book on a park bench. What might have happened?

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I'm sure she was feeling nervous during her presentation. → She ____________ (must have been).

She must have been feeling nervous during her presentation.

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They _________ (could have / can't have / must have) seen the accident from their window; it happened just outside their house.

They must have/could have seen the accident from their window...

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monster

Reset all scores!

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gift

Win 25 points!

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shark

Other team loses 5 points!

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thief

Give points!

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