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  • Which one is wrong? It was difficult, but in the end I __________ the exam
    was able to pass
    succeeded in passing
    could pass
    managed to pass
  • It rained, so I needn't have watered the flowers! DID YOU WATER THE FLOWERS?
    yes, and it was not necessary to do so.
  • It was very kind of you to bring me a present, but you....
    couldn't have
    needn't have
    shouldn't
    don't have to
  • CORRECT it: If we hadn't decided to go to the same university, we might never met.
    we might never HAVE met
  • CORRECT it: I must have attended today’s lecture. I’ve missed three already.
    I must attend today's lecture. I've missed three already.
  • Lack of obligation, which one is wrong: You ____ work tomorrow if you don't want to.
    needn't
    shouldn't
    don't need to
    don't have to
  • Mum said we _____ buy one comic each.
    could (although it's a one-off situation in the past, it's possible here because it's reported speech)
  • I tried really hard, but I ______ understand my maths teacher today. GIVE THREE WAYS OF FILLNG THE GAP
    couldn't, wasn't able to, didn't manage to, didn't succeed in.
  • CORRECT it and say why it's wrong: This book is able to be used by beginners.
    This book CAN be used. be able to isn't possible in the passive
  • Correct or not? Mike couldn't fix his car yesterday.
    Yes, the negative "couldn't" IS possible for one occasion in the past (unlike the affirmative).
  • Drivers don't have to exceed 120 kph on the motorway. IS IT CORRECT?
    No, mustn't
  • The manager was a bit reluctant but in the end I _____ get a refund.
    managed to / was able to
  • CORRECT it: You mustn't print your assignment in colour, but you can if you want to.
    don't have to
  • CORRECT it: I could order the stationery for you if you had let me!
    could have ordered
  • It rained, so I didn't need to water the flowers. DID YOU WATER THE FLOWERS?
    No. But yes! (it could mean both although some would say "no" only)
  • I think it can rain tomorrow. IS IT CORRECT?
    No, could / might / may
  • CORRECT it: I'd like to can see better.
    I'd like TO BE ABLE TO see better.
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