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  • You seem to know everything about the theatre. You __________ go every week.
    MUST
  • Oh, the phone is ringing. Answer it. It __________ be Kate. She always rings at this time.
    MUST
  • Go and look in the kitchen for your gloves. They __________ be in there.
    MIGHT/COULD/MAY
  • He _____ right about this, or he'll regret it.
    would better be
    had better be
    had better been
  • Dan has been drinking that whiskey since early this afternoon. He __________ be totally drunk by now.
    MUST
  • To give the promotion to Harold was silly. He __________ know much about this company after only a year working here.
    CAN'T
  • That's the second new car they have bought this year. They __________ be very wealthy!
    MUST
  • I don't know why I am so tired these days. I __________ be working too hard. Or maybe I am not sleeping too well.
    MIGHT/MAY
  • That couple __________ think much of this film. They're leaving already - after only 20 minutes!
    CAN'T
  • Your mother __________ be a great cook. You are always so keen to get back home to eat!
    MUST
  • Do you know where Carl is? He __________ be out - his wallet and his phone are on the table.
    CAN'T
  • It's almost 5. I _____ to the bank before they close.
    should better go
    'd better go
    'd better to go
  • I'm sorry but Mr. Banks isn't here. He _______ left.
    must have
  • We _______ bought enough beer for the party.
    shouldn't have
    ought not have
    may not have
    must not have
  • We really enjoyed the movie. You _______ come with us.
    should have
  • They _______ (buy) a new house last week. They are both unemployed.
    can't have bought
  • You _______ up with her; she was perfect for you.
    shouldn't have broken