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TQ U7 L1 Modals of deduction and speculation

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  • That _____  (be) the main entrance. I can see people queuing to get in.
    must be
  • He _____ (break) that window at school yesterday as he was home sick
    can't have broken
  • I don't know where my boss is now. She ____ (work) in her office now.
    may/might/could be working
  • What are these? Shopping bags? You...........(do) the shopping as we have tons of food still in the fridge.
    needn't have done
  • She ..............(become) an actress but she decided to follow her mum and be a doctor
    could have become
  • The doctor says my headaches _____ (be) caused by hot weather but he is not sure.
    might/may be
  • Did you witness an earthquake last year? That _______ (be) terrifying!
    must have been
  • They _____________ (get) there already. They only left ten minutes ago.
    can't have got
  • Where's James? His bag's here and his computer's still on so he _____ (go) home.
    can't have gone
  • She ____ (be) in Paris yet. It takes three hours at least.
    can't be
  • We don't know for sure that Alex broke the coffee table. It ____ (be) the dog.
    might/may/could have been
  • How did she fail that exam? It was super easy! She ____ (study) very much.
    can't have studied
  • Whose jacket is this? It _____ (be) Adam's. It's way too small for him.
    can't be
  • It's 3:00 a.m. right now, so my sister ____ (sleep).
    must be sleeping
  • Come in and sit down. You _____ (be) tired after the journey.
    must be
  • It's very early. They____ (be) here already, it will take them more time.
    can't be
  • I think I ____ (leave) the air conditioning on. Please can you check?
    may/might have left
  • Police are convinced the paintings____________ (steal).
    must have been stolen