Modal verbs IIV

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English
Grades
8
Language
ENG
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Choose the correct option to complete the sentences below.1. I'm sorry but Mr.Banks isn't here. He _left. can't have might have must have should have 2. We really enjoyed the movie. You _ come with us. might have can't have must have should have 3. They _bought a new house. They are both unemployed. can't have might not have mustn't have could have 4. He studied nothing and passed the exam, so he _cheated. can have must have ought to have might have 5. My car isn't there any more! It _ stolen while I was shopping. couldn't have been should have been mustn't have been might have been 6. You _broken up with her; she was perfect for you. shouldn't have couldn't have mustn't have might have 7. He _ killed him, but we need more evidence. can have must have might have should have 8. Alex _ studied very hard, because she got top marks in all the exams. can't have might have should have must have 9. 'Ican't find my keys.' 'Have you checked in your car? You _ left them there.' can't have might have should have can have 10. We _bought enough coffee and cakes for the party. shouldn't have mustn't have ought not have may not have Complete the sentences with the correct modal verb form to make speculations about the past (sometimes, when there are two options available, you'll have two seemingly the same sentences so you should write two different modals in them (like in the first and the second sentence). The meaning has to be the same or possible.) 1. All the chocolates are gone! Tom may have eaten (eat) them.2.All the chocolates are gone! Tom might have eaten (eat) them.3.He must have committed (commit) the crime, as he had both the motive and the opportunity.4. She can't have left (leave) the house because her car is still outside.5. I saw Ann running down the street this morning. She must have been (be) late for school.6. Lucy may have attended (attend) the concert, but we aren't sure.7. Lucy might have attended (attend) the concert, but we aren't sure.8. Someone said Annie was speeding yesterday.In my opinion, she can't have been driving (drive) too fast at the time as she drives so carefully all the time. Complete the sentences using the correct modal form.Make speculations either about the present, past or the future.Use all types of infinitives (present, continuous, perfect).There is even a passive somewhere there. 1. I've been trying to phone Rupert all day, but there's no answer. He must be working (work).2. No. He can’t be working (work). He never works on Sundays.3. Oh! Then I suppose he must have gone (go) away somewhere for the day.4. Don’t worry. He must still be sleeping (still, sleep), I am sure.5. Perhaps he might have been working (work) when you called him yesterday.6. I am sure he can’t have been working (work) then, as my sister told me she saw him at the time.7. It is possible that Lisa will go to the party tonight. Lisa may go (go) to the party tonight.8. I'm sure he didn't lie to you. He can’t have lied (lie) to you.9. I didn’t know about the traffic problem so I am imagining the possibility of taking a different route if I had known. If I had known about the traffic problems, I might have taken (take) a different route.10. He must have been studying (study) hard for his exams for more than a week because his results were very good.11.Paul is behaving in a very unusual way. There is a small possibility he might be drinking (drink) again.12. I left my bicycle in front of the library and it's disappeared. Someone must have stolen (steal) it.13. She is so scared of dogs that I am sure she must have been bitten (bite) by a dog when she was little.14. I am sure nobody has given her any money yet. She can't have been given (give) any money yet.

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