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Past modals of deduction

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The thief ______________________ gotten in through the window. It's not broken or forced

can't have

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I _________________________ left my phone at work; I made a call on the drive home.

might have

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She __________________ been happy when she heard the good news

must have

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They _____________________ bought a house without a loan because they had no savings.

can't have

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He looks upset. He _________________________ liked whatever she just said.

must not have

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Great! It _______________________ been better!”

couldn't have

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I don’t know why John didn’t come to the party: he ____________ busy

may have been

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Steven isn’t in the office: he ___________ home.

must have gone

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Joe’s very clever: he ___________ passed all his exams with top marks.

must have

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Sarah can’t find her glasses: she ___________ left them at the restaurant.

might have

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The man is in prison now: he ________ robbed the bank yesterday

can't have

15

It’s eight o’clock and Helen’s in bed already: she __________ very tired.

must have been

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Paul’s late: he can’t / might not have heard the alarm.

might not

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This is not Tudor Square: we ________ taken the wrong road.

must have

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Someone’s left their mobile here: it __________ been Amy or Sheila

might have

15

Tom missed his train this morning: he ___________ arrived on time at the office

can't have

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