Surely, your brother was not playing board games while you were tidying up the house! (BEEN). Your brother ... board games while you were tidying up the house!
can't/couldn't have been playing
When I was at university, I had a habit of lying in on Saturday mornings. (LIE). When I was at university, I ... on Saturday mornings.
would/used to (always/often) lie in
Perhaps Beth didn’t mean to offend you. (MEANT). Beth ... to offend you.
might/may not have meant
It was a mistake that you didn’t stick to the rules. (HAVE). You ... to the rules.
should have stuck
I’m sure she’s joking – she would never miss her sister’s hen party! (BE). She ... – she would never miss her sister’s hen party!
must be joking
It’s possible that Jessica was grounded by her parents. (MAY). Jessica ... by her parents.
may have been grounded
I’m sure Paul is going through a difficult patch now. (BE). Paul ... a difficult patch now.
must be going through
I’m sure Olivia took Peter’s side in the argument. (TAKEN). Olivia ... in the argument.
must have taken Peter's side
I regret telling him off after all, as his parents did it as well. (HAVE). I ... off after all; his parents did it.
needn't have told him
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