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Say the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. Perhaps Helen is in her office.
She might/may/could be in her office.
Say the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. Perhaps she isn't working today.
She might/may/could not be working today.
Say the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. Perhaps she doesn't want to see me.
She might not want to see me.
Complete the sentence with a modal verb + two words. Mike says he needs to see you. He tried to find you yesterday. Well, he __________ very hard. I was in my office all day.
He can't have tried very hard
Complete the sentence with a modal verb + two words. The man you spoke to - are you sure he was American ? No, I'm not sure. He
He might not have been American.
Complete the sentence with a modal verb + two words. I wonder how the fire started. Was it an accident? No, the police say it
it can't have been an accident.
Complete the sentence with a modal verb + two words. I wonder why they haven't replied to the emai ll sent. Do you think they received it? I'm sure they
they can't have received it.
Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. Why didn't Dan answer the doorbell? I'm sure he was at home at the time. Perhaps, (he/be/in the shower)
He might have been in the shower.
Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. Why didn't Dan answer the doorbell? I'm sure he was at home at the time. Maybe, (he/go to bed early)
He might have gone to bed early.
Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. I'm looking for Sophie. Do you know where she is? (she/go out)
She might have gone out.
Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. I'm looking for Sophie. Do you know where she is? (she/watch TV)
She might be watching TV.
Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. The tight was red, but the car didn't stop. (The driver/see the red light)
The driver can't have seen ...
Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. Rachel did the opposite of what I asked her to do. (She/understand what I said)
She can't have understood ...
Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. Amy was in a very difficult situation when she lost her j ob. (It/easy for her)
It can't have been easy ...
Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. I can't find my umbrella . (I/leave it in the restaurant last night)
I must have left ...
Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. I haven't seen our neighbours for ages. (They/go away)
They must have gone away.
Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. The jacket you bought is very good quality. (It/very expensive)
It must have been
Complete the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. I'm sure you know this song. You _______ ________ it before.
must have listened to it ...
Complete the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. 'How old is Ted?' 'He's older than me. He ______ _______ at least 40.'
must be
Complete the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. I left my bike outside the house last night and now it's gone. Somebody _______ ________ it.
must have stolen
Complete the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. Sarah knows a lot about films. She _____ ______ to the cinema a lot.
must have been
Complete the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. Their house is very near the motorway. lt _____ _____ very noisy.
must be
Bill and Sue always stay at luxury hotels, so they _______ be short of money.
can't
You got here very quickly. You _______ have walked very fast.
must
Congratulations on passing your exam. You _______ be very pleased .
must
lt rained every day during their holiday, so they ______ have had a very nice time.
can't
I often see that woman walking along this street. She _______ live near here.
must
I'm sure I gave you the key. You ________ have it. Have you looked in your bag?
must
That restaurant ________ be very good. lt's always empty.
can't
That restaurant _______ be very good. lt's always full of people.
must
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