Key word transformations: modal verbs | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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4. I expect he was driving too fast when the accident happened. He __________________ fast when the accident happened.

must have been driving too

6. Why aren't you looking after the children: OUGHT You __________________ care of the children.

ought to be taking

1. She must be lying about what happened. TRUTH She can't __________________ about what happened.

be telling the truth

7. Why weren't you doing your homework? SHOULD You __________________ your homework.

should have been doing

9. It wasn't necessary for you to postpone the meeting after all. OFF You needn't __________________ the meeting after all.

have put off

10. We finally succeeded in starting our journey at midday. ABLE It wasn't until midday that we __________________ off on our journey.

were able to set

5. It's possible that she hasn't decided yet. MIGHT She __________________ her mind yet.

might not have made up

8. Algebra is still a mystery to me. ABLE I have __________________ understand algebra.

never been able to

12. It was impossible not to laugh at the expression on their faces. HELP I __________________ at the expression on their faces.

couldn't help laughing/ but laugh

2. I expect Jason was so busy that he couldn't go to the match. MUST Jason __________________ to go to the match.

must have been too busy

11. It looks as if I'll be late for work. ABLE I don't think I __________________ to work on time.

will be able to get