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Modals of deduction in present and past

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    Modals of deduction
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  • The thief ___________ got in through the window. It's not broken or forced.
    can't have
  •  10
  • I ______________ left my phone in the car. I made a call on the drive home.
    might have
  •  10
  • She _______________ been happy when she heard the good news.
    must have
  •  10
  • They __________ bought a house without borrowing money because they had no savings.
    can't have
  •  10
  • He looks upset. He ___________ liked whatever she just said.
    can't have
  •  10
  • "How was your holiday?" "Great! It ___________ been better!”
    couldn't have
  •  10
  • Someone’s left their mobile here. It might / can’t have been Amy or Sheila.
    might
  •  5
  • Tom missed his train this morning. He can’t / must have arrived on time at the office
    can't
  •  5
  • I can’t find my ticket. I _______________ it. (lose)
    must have lost
  •  15
  • Jack was in his office a minute ago. He _______________ home already. (go)
    can’t have gone
  •  15
  • James had three sandwiches. He _______________ very hungry. (be)
    must have been
  •  15
  • The driver didn’t stop because he _______________ the red light. (not see)
    might / may not have seen
  •  15
  • Betty was very late last night. She _______________ the last bus. (miss)
    must have missed
  •  15
  • Caroline looks very brown. The weather _______________ bad on her holiday. (be)
    can't have been
  •  15
  • She _______ be in love with him. She told me she hates him.
    can't
  •  10
  • If he drives a jaguar, he ______ be quite rich.
    must
  •  10