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Modals in the past. Speculation and deduction

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  • I don't think it was Jake who stole the money. He was at home.
    It can't have been Jake.
  • Do you know who sent me this flowers?
    It must have been James! He told me he loves you!
  • Look! Tom's wearing his T-shirt inside out!
    He must have been in a hurry
  • Mary has got paint on her hands.
    She must have been painting her room.
  • Logan was in a serious car accident, but he is OK
    He must have been distracted by something while driving
  • Emma arrived late for work again yesterday.
    She can have been locked again.
  • Look at her diamond ring!
    Her boyfriend must have proposed
  • Alex looks exhausted.
    He must have been working all day!
  • Luisa hasn't been answering her phone all day.
    She must have lost it.
  • Jennifer left the cinema crying.
    The film might have upset her
  • Oh no! Where's my car?
    Someone must have stolen it!
  • Harry has bought a new computer.
    He must have got his salary. His computer might have stopped working.
  • Julie is looking very happy.
    She might have found her passport.
  • Although the English exam was easy, Elizabeth failed it.
    She might not have studied thoroughly.
  • I saw him in the mall yesterday.
    He can't have been sick yesterday.
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