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  • Wow, she just won a million dollars in the lottery! She ________ be absolutely excited.
    must
  • You ________ bought a new phone! I fixed your old one yesterday
    needn't have
  • When we visited the high-security museum last weekend, we ________ take any photographs.
    weren't allowed to / couldn't
  • You ________ all that food yesterday! I was too much
    needn't have cooked
  • That ________ be the real Mona Lisa painting. The real one is kept safe in Paris!
    can't
  • The traffic is light today, so we ________ arrive at the airport on time.
    should
  • You ________ buy any cheese. We already have it in the fridge.
    don't need to
  • The sign says the museum opens at 9:00 AM, so the doors ________ be open by now.
    should
  • You ________ park your car here. It is a drop-off zone only
    mustn't
  • ________ you ____another cup of tea?
    Would you like
  • Sarah ________ received my email yesterday because she never replied, but I'm not entirely sure.
    might not have
  • I failed the driving test yesterday. I ________ looked in the mirrors more carefully.
    should have
  • The fire spread quickly, but luckily everyone ________ escape
    was able to / managed to
  • The test was difficult, but I ________ pass it.
    was able to / managed to
  • I ________ swim when I was younger, but now I swim every day.
    couldn't
  • Take an umbrella just in case. It ________ not rain, but it's better to be safe.
    might
  • Look at the dark clouds! It ________ rain later this afternoon. (50% sure)
    may (or could)
  • He speaks perfect Japanese, so he ________ be from Canada. He______ be native.
    can't - must
  • ________ I carry that heavy box for you, Grandma?
    Shall I
  • You ________ watch so much TV right before bed. It makes it harder to fall asleep.
    shouldn't
  • I think you ________ apologize to Sarah. You were rude to her yesterday.
    should
  • ________ you ____to try some of this cake? I baked it today.
    Would you like
  • He is very busy, so he won't ________ come to dinner tomorrow night.
    be able to
  • ________ I ask a private question, Professor Smith? (very polite / formal)
    May
  • Peter, ________ you pass me the salt, please?
    Will / Can
  • I ________ call a taxi last night because the buses stopped running after midnight.
    had to
  • ________ I book the flight tickets for our team trip?
    Shall I
  • Hey Sam, ________ you help me move this sofa? (friendly)
    Can / Will
  • He ________ passed the exam last week. He didn't open a single book
    can't have
  • You just slept for 12 hours. You ________ be tired anymore!
    can't
  • I lost my glasses. They ________ be in the car.
    could (or may)
  • I ________ run a marathon right now because my knee hurts.
    can't
  • ________ you open the window for me, please? (very polite)
    Would
  • The window was completely smashed this morning. A thief ________ tried to get inside.
    must have
  • Did you ________ repair your car yesterday, or is it still broken?
    managed to
  • Tomorrow is a public holiday, so I ________ wake up early for work.
    don't have to