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modal verbs for speculation

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They must .... a very serious argument for him to run away like that.

have had

15

The woman must ...... ....... hiccups.

must have

5

The barman ..... ..... recognised this from her speech.

must have

10

He ..... have decided to draw the gun to give her a shock.

must

15

The waiter .... .... an excentric individual.

must be

20

It can't .... ...... the first time he tried something crazy like that.

have been

25

The handball players ..... lied about their intentions.

must have / can't have

5

The authorities ...... ..... misunderstood the situation.

must have / might have / could have

10

They ... .... living in England right now.

must be / might be / could be / may be

15

It can't .... ..... the first time it has happened or they would have repported him sooner.

have been

10

His parents must .... really worried, but they should've said something earlier.

be

15

He might .... .... to a friend's house and he's too angry to get in touch.

have gone

20

Or he might .... .... too embarassed to phone because he thinks he's in trouble.

be

25

He might ..... The police should ......

be in danger / investigate (other possibilities)

5

Police believe that high speed may .... .... a part in the crash.

have played

20

She can't .... ..... the sign. I imagine she didn't see it because there was no other causes I can think of.

have seen

10