Advanced modals and semi-modals | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What is a retail outlet?

A location where goods are sold in a shop

A large warehouse for storing goods

A platform for selling goods secondhand

A distribution centre for wholesale trade

What is credit rating?

An evaluation of a company’s ability to repay debt

The interest rate applied to a loan

A report detailing monthly account balances

The credit limit offered by a financial institution

What is direct investment?

Investing in foreign businesses or assets directly

Taking a loan from an international bank

The interest rate applied to a foreign loan

Buying shares in the stock market

What is benchmarking

comparing a company’s performance to competitors

setting new prices to attract customers

evaluating company profits

investing overseas

I noticed when I got to work that I didn't have my phone. I ____________ left it on the bus. I'm sure someone pickpocketed me!

can't have / couldn't have

Sarah is very angry with her boyfriend. She's not sure, but she thinks that he ______________ cheated on her.

may have / might have

When Jillian came home, her window was broken and her computer was missing. Someone ____________ broken into her house.

must have

Nobody answered the phone at the clinic. It ______________ closed early.

must have

John _________________ gone on holiday. I saw him this morning downtown.

can't have / couldn't have

He _________________known it was your birthday. Otherwise, I'm sure he would have wished you a happy birthday.

can't have / couldn't have

I'm sorry but Samantha isn't here. She ____________ already left the office.

must have

I left my bicycle in front of the library and it's disappeared. Someone ____________ stolen it.

must have

Andrew did no revision for the exam but he passed. I think he __________ cheated.

may have / might have

He ___________ bought a new car. He doesn't have any money.

can't have / couldn't have

I had to wait 45 minutes for a bus yesterday. There _________ been an accident or maybe a strike.

may have / might have

Sarah ___________ been so happy when she found out she was being promoted.

must have

The boss is in a terrible mood. The meeting ____________ been good

can't have / couldn't have

He ____________ arrived by now. It's only a 20 minute journey.

must have

She ________ studied really hard. She passed all her exams with excellent grades.

must have

He lived in Argentina for five years so he _____ speak good Spanish!

must

might

might not

can't

You _____ be very busy at work. You're always on Facebook!

can't

must

might

might not

I'm not sure, but the new assistant _____ be Italian. Her surname is Rossi.

might

must

might not

can't

I thought our neighbour was away on holiday, but she _____ be - I've just seen her in her garden.

can't

must

might

might not

The race has just started. He _____ be tired already!

can't

must

might

I've tried calling, but there's no reply. Perhaps he's at the bank; he _____ be unable to use the phone.

might

must

can't

What does “money talks” mean?

Wealth gives people influence and power

money is hard to earn

people to talk about money and business

wealth guarantees happiness

What does “cook the books” mean?

To illegally alter financial records

to save money through budgeting

to invest in accounting software

to prepare accurate financial statements

What does “to bet your bottom dollar” mean?

To be absolutely certain about something

To invest all your money in a new venture

To save the last of your money

To lose all your savings

What is a cash cow?

A product or business that generates easy profits

A financial loss

A risky business venture

A tech innovation

What is a slump/recession?

A period of economic decline with reduced activity

A repayment of loans

A sharp increase in stock prices

An interest bearing account

What is a liability?

A financial obligation or debt

A source of income

A type of interest bearing account

An asset owned by a company

What is a dividend

A portion of a company’s earnings distributed to shareholde

Total revenue of a company

interest earned on bonds

Money earned by selling shares

What is a share?

A unit of ownership in a company

A fixed interest security

A loan secured by assets

A financial tool for developing economic activity

What is a subsidy?

Financial assistance to support economic activity

Financial aid for education

A payment made in taxes for businesses

A payment made for a loan

What is an economic bubble?

A rapid increase in asset prices, followed by a crash

A market downturn over a long period

A sharp increase in interest rates

A loan backed by collateral

What is a bond?

A fixed income security representing a loan

A unit of ownership of a company

An evaluation of financial records

A government subsidy

There's no way that she did that. POSSIBLY

She can't possibly have done that

I could play the piano when I was 7 years old. TO

I was able to play the piano when I was 7 years old

She's late. It's possible she has got stuck in traffic. HAVE

She may/might/could have got stuck in traffic

We should go now, it's getting late. HAD

We had better go now, it's getting late

Alice ________ worried about the exam, she passed with flying colours

needn't have

It _______be time for lunch, my stomach is rumbling

must

She looked upset, you ___________ spoken to her like that

shouldn't have

You don't look well, I think it would be a good idea to see a doctor. TO

I think you ought to see a doctor

James could________ a really good football player but in the end, he wanted to concentrate on his studies

have been

The homework was really difficult but I ________ to do it in the end

managed

You _________ to wear a mask in public spaces nowadays

have

I have an exam tomorrow, I ______ study more if I want to pass

must

We are not __________ to speak Spanish in class

allowed/permitted

The concert is free, you ____________ pay

don't have to

When John first started working in his new company, he _________ do a lot more extra work than he has to do now

had to

You _______ have bought any milk, we have plenty

needn't

You don't ______ to buy any milk, I think we have enough

need/have

You ____________ smoke in class

mustn't/aren't allowed to/can't