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Past Modals of Deduction

  •  English    10     Public
    Students review past modals of deduction
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  • I don’t know why Margarita didn’t come to the party: she ____________ busy (be)
    might/may/could have been
  •  20
  • The driver didn’t stop because he _______________ the red light.(see)
     may/might not have seen
  •  20
  • Roger ate seven slices of pizza. He _______________ very hungry. (be)
    must have been
  •  20
  • Oliver was in the classroom five minutes ago: he _______________ home already. (arrive)
    can't have arrived
  •  20
  • Marvin missed the bus this morning: he can’t / must have arrived on time at work
    can't
  •  15
  • Someone’s left their mobile here: it could / can’t have been Diana or Josseling
    Could
  •  15
  • This is not Bolivar Avenue: we can’t / must have taken the wrong road.
    must
  •  15
  • It’s eight o’clock and Harvyn is in bed already: He can’t / must have been very tired.
    must
  •  15
  • The thief ______________________ in through the window. It's not broken or forced (get)
    can't have
  •  20
  • Chepito is very clever: he must / might have passed all his exams with top marks.
    must
  •  15