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Your mother __________ be a great cook. You are always so keen to get back home to eat!
MUST
I don't know why I am so tired these days. I __________ be working too hard. Or maybe I am not sleeping too well.
MIGHT/MAY
Do you know where Carl is? He __________ be out - his wallet and his phone are on the table.
CAN'T
You seem to know everything about the theatre. You __________ go every week.
MUST
To give the promotion to Harold was silly. He __________ know much about this company after only a year working here.
CAN'T
Go and look in the kitchen for your gloves. They __________ be in there.
MIGHT/COULD/MAY
Oh, the phone is ringing. Answer it. It __________ be Kate. She always rings at this time.
MUST
Dan has been drinking that whiskey since early this afternoon. He __________ be totally drunk by now.
MUST
That couple __________ think much of this film. They're leaving already - after only 20 minutes!
CAN'T
That's the second new car they have bought this year. They __________ be very wealthy!
MUST
I'm sorry but Mr. Banks isn't here. He _______ left.
must have
We really enjoyed the movie. You _______ come with us.
should have
They _______ (buy) a new house last week. They are both unemployed.
can't have bought
You _______ up with her; she was perfect for you.
shouldn't have broken
We _______ bought enough beer for the party.
ought not have
may not have
must not have
shouldn't have
It's almost 5. I _____ to the bank before they close.
should better go
'd better to go
'd better go
