Past modals of deduction | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Caroline looks very brown: the weather _______________ bad on her holiday. (be)

can't have been bad

Betty was very late last night: she _______________ the last bus. (miss)

must have missed

The driver didn’t stop because he _______________ the red light.(see)

 may not have seen

James had three sandwiches. He _______________ very hungry. (be)

can't have been

Jack was in his office five minutes ago: he _______________ home already. (go)

can’t have gone

I can’t find my ticket. I _______________ it.(lose)

must have lost

Tom missed his train this morning: he can’t / must have arrived on time at the office

can't

Someone’s left their mobile here: it might / can’t have been Amy or Sheila

might

This is not Tudor Square: we can’t / must have taken the wrong road.

must

Paul’s late: he can’t / might not have heard the alarm.

might not

It’s eight o’clock and Helen’s in bed already: she can’t / must have been very tired.

must

The man is in prison now: he can’t / could have robbed the bank yesterday

can't

Sarah can’t find her glasses: she might / can’t have left them at the restaurant.

might

Joe’s very clever: he must / might have passed all his exams with top marks.

must

Steven isn’t in the office: he must / can’t have gone home.

must

I don’t know why John didn’t come to the party: he may / can’t have been busy

may

Great! It _______________________ been better!”

couldn't have

He looks upset. He _________________________ liked whatever she just said.

must not have

They _____________________ bought a house without a loan because they had no savings.

can't have

She __________________ been happy when she heard the good newsmus

must have

I _________________________ left my phone at work; I made a call on the drive home.

might have

The thief ______________________ gotten in through the window. It's not broken or forced

can't have