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We ________ missed them. They were still at home two minutes ago.
can't have
The concert ________ ahead depending on the weather. If it rains it will be cancelled.
may/might/could go
Tickets for these games are very popular, so fans _________ to buy their tickets months in advance to be sure of a seat.
have/need
The referee _______ seen what happened. If he had, he’d have blown the whistle.
can’t / could not / couldn’t have
He ________ a good swimmer, he’s got the right build. We just need to work on his technique.
could be/become
I think the line on the rod __________ caught on something because it’s got stuck.
must/might have
You should insist on seeing the coach to discuss their schedule. OUGHT - You ______ on seeing the coach to discuss their schedule.
ought to insist
Harry was absent, so he wasn’t one of the pupils caught cheating. COULD - Harry _______ one of the pupils caught cheating because he was absent.
could not / couldn’t have been
I think the final score was 3–2 but I’m not certain. MIGHT - The final score _______ 3–2.
might have been
She’s a good runner and she’s able to beat her classmates easily. CAN - She’s a good runner and she ______ her classmates.
can easily beat
Some extra coaching after school might be beneficial to your son. MAY - Your son _______ extra coaching after school.
may benefit from some
If the team draws or wins this match they can win the championship. - The team _______ if they draw or win this match. (may / win)
may win the championship
They said your new cue would be available for collection today. - Your new cue ______ to collect today. (should / be)
should be available
Her opponent would have won if Jen hadn’t knocked her out. - Her opponent ______ if she hadn’t been knocked out. (could / win)
could have won
The race finished hours ago, so there can’t be any spectators still here. - The spectators _______ by now. (must / go)
must have gone
I’ll turn on the TV – the game could still be on. - The game ________ yet. (might / end)
might not have ended
