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Modals: speculating in the past & present

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  • I ___ a lot as an accountant, but the job was just too boring.
    may/ might/ could have earned
  • Yesterday I fell playing basketball and I think I ___ my ankle.
    may/ might/ could have sprained
  • He ___ win the competition. He's the best by far.
    must
  • I'm not sure I trust Peter. He ___ the person we think he is.
    can't be
  • A: The burglar broke into our home in daylight. B: Then, some of the neighbours ___ him.
    may/ might / could have seen
  • The light in Scot's room was on last night. He ___ computer games.
    must have been playing
  • I think there ___ a mistake in your tax return. You should check it.
    must be
    shouldn't be
    can't be
    might be
  • If Susan said that, it ___ true. She never lies.
    must be
  • He ___ German very well. He has lived in Germany for only a few weeks.
    can't speak
  • He ___ be very proud of you right now. You disappointed him.
    can't
    must not
    might