Share B2 Past modals of deduction
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I can’t find my ticket anywhere. I _______________ it.(lose)
must have lost
Jack was in his office five minutes ago: he _______________ home already. (go)
can’t have gone
James only had a sandwich for lunch. He _______________ very hungry. (be)
can't have been (mustn't have been is also possible, esp in Am Eng. Ask your teacher about the difference)
The driver didn’t stop so he _______________ the red light.(see)
can't have seen (mustn't have been is also possible, esp in Am Eng. Ask your teacher about the difference)
Betty was very late last night: she _______________ the last bus. (miss)
must have missed
Caroline looks very brown: the weather _______________ bad on her holiday. (be)
can't have been bad
