I want some new clothes, but I don’t have any money.
I shouldn´t have spent so much money.
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
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
Explain why Peter missed the plane this morning.
Peter could have missed the plane because of (the heavy traffic)
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.
Your friend received a surprise gift. Express uncertainty about who sent it.
The gift may have come from your secret admirer
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.
James didn´t pass the exam.
The exam could have been extremely difficult
Sarah looks exhausted today. Speculate about the reason.
Sarah must/may have worked late into the night
It was my best friend’s birthday, but I didn’t call him/her.
I should have called her/him.
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.
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.
Emily has a stomachache after eating street food. Share your opinion.
Emily shouldn't have eaten street food
Tom arrived at the airport three hours before his flight.
Tom needn't have arrived at the airport so early