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James didn´t pass the exam.

The exam could have been extremely difficult

Explain why Peter missed the plane this morning.

Peter could have missed the plane because of (the heavy traffic)

Your friend received a surprise gift. Express uncertainty about who sent it.

The gift may have come from your secret admirer

Emily has a stomachache after eating street food. Share your opinion.

Emily shouldn't have eaten street food

Mark is not at the party. It´s weird! He never misses parties.

He must have known about the party. He can´t have forgotten.

Sarah looks exhausted today. Speculate about the reason.

Sarah must/may have worked late into the night

Tom arrived at the airport three hours before his flight.

Tom needn't have arrived at the airport so early

I lent my phone to a friend but he/she hasn´t returned it to me yet.

He/She might have forgotten./He can´t have lost it.

My friend said he would meet at 10am. It´s 10:30 and he hasn´t arrived yet.

He must have had some kind of problem./ He must have forgotten

I’m running out of battery on my phone, but I don’t have a charger with me.

I should have brought the charger with me. /I should have charged it last night

I have a test tomorrow, but I need help with it. I’m texting my classmate, but he/ she’s not replying.

I should have started studying earlier./ I should have called earlier.

I want some new clothes, but I don’t have any money.

I shouldn´t have spent so much money.

It was my best friend’s birthday, but I didn’t call him/her.

I should have called her/him.

I’m at the airport, ready to catch my flight, but I can’t fi nd my passport.

I must have left it at home.