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Modals of speculation

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  • The error ___ by the IT department before launch.
    should fix
    should have been fixed
    should have fixed
  • She is not answering her phone. She ___ busy.
    might be
    might have been
    might being
  • The lights are off. They ___ already gone home.
    must have gone
    must go
    must have been going
  • He ___ more careful during the presentation; there were several mistakes.
    should be
    should have been being
    should have been
  • The documents ___ by mistake.
    might have been sent
    might have sent
    might be sending
  • The decision ___ without consulting the team.
    should be made
    should not have been made
    should make
  • You ___ him at the event. He’s been abroad all week.
    can't have seen
    can't see
    can't be seeing
  • The project ___ on time if they had started earlier.
    would finish
    would have finished
    would have been finished
  • This painting ___ by a famous artist.
    could paint
    could have painted
    could be painted
  • She looks so happy. She ___ some good news.
    must have been heard
    must have heard
    must hear
  • The package ___ yesterday, but we still haven’t received it.
    must be delivered
    must have been delivered
    must have delivered
  • That email ___ to the wrong person.
    might be sending
    might send
    might have been sent