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Modal verbs of speculation

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  • Complete the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. I'm sure you know this song. You _______ ________ it before.
    must have listened to it ...
  • Complete the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. Sarah knows a lot about films. She _____ ______ to the cinema a lot.
    must have been
  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. Rachel did the opposite of what I asked her to do. (She/understand what I said)
    She can't have understood ...
  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. Why didn't Dan answer the doorbell? I'm sure he was at home at the time. Perhaps, (he/be/in the shower)
    He might have been in the shower.
  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. I can't find my umbrella . (I/leave it in the restaurant last night)
    I must have left ...
  • I often see that woman walking along this street. She _______ live near here.
    must
  • You got here very quickly. You _______ have walked very fast.
    must
  • Complete the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. Their house is very near the motorway. lt _____ _____ very noisy.
    must be
  • Complete the sentence with a modal verb + two words. I wonder how the fire started. Was it an accident? No, the police say it
    it can't have been an accident.
  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. Why didn't Dan answer the doorbell? I'm sure he was at home at the time. Maybe, (he/go to bed early)
    He might have gone to bed early.
  • Complete the sentence with a modal verb + two words. The man you spoke to - are you sure he was American ? No, I'm not sure. He
    He might not have been American.
  • Say the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. Perhaps she isn't working today.
    She might/may/could not be working today.
  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. I haven't seen our neighbours for ages. (They/go away)
    They must have gone away.
  • That restaurant _______ be very good. lt's always full of people.
    must
  • Say the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. Perhaps she doesn't want to see me.
    She might not want to see me.
  • That restaurant ________ be very good. lt's always empty.
    can't
  • Complete the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. 'How old is Ted?' 'He's older than me. He ______ _______ at least 40.'
    must be
  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. Amy was in a very difficult situation when she lost her j ob. (It/easy for her)
    It can't have been easy ...
  • Say the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. Perhaps Helen is in her office.
    She might/may/could be in her office.
  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. I'm looking for Sophie. Do you know where she is? (she/watch TV)
    She might be watching TV.
  • Congratulations on passing your exam. You _______ be very pleased .
    must
  • Complete the sentence with a modal verb + one or two words. I left my bike outside the house last night and now it's gone. Somebody _______ ________ it.
    must have stolen
  • Complete the sentence with a modal verb + two words. Mike says he needs to see you. He tried to find you yesterday. Well, he __________ very hard. I was in my office all day.
    He can't have tried very hard
  • I'm sure I gave you the key. You ________ have it. Have you looked in your bag?
    must
  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. The jacket you bought is very good quality. (It/very expensive)
    It must have been
  • Complete the sentence with a modal verb + two words. I wonder why they haven't replied to the emai ll sent. Do you think they received it? I'm sure they
    they can't have received it.
  • Bill and Sue always stay at luxury hotels, so they _______ be short of money.
    can't
  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. The tight was red, but the car didn't stop. (The driver/see the red light)
    The driver can't have seen ...
  • Read the situation and use the words in brackets to say a sentence. I'm looking for Sophie. Do you know where she is? (she/go out)
    She might have gone out.
  • lt rained every day during their holiday, so they ______ have had a very nice time.
    can't