Past modals of deduction | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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

might have

Great! It _______________________ been better!”

couldn't have

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

might not

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

might have

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

must have

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

can't have

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

must have

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

must have been

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

can't have

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

must not have

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

may have been

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

can't have

I can’t find my ticket. I _______________ it.(lose)

must have lost

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

can't have

Betty was very late last night: she _______________ the last bus. (miss)

must have missed

She __________________ been happy when she heard the good news

must have

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

must have gone

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

might have

The driver didn’t stop because he _______________ the red light.(see)

 may not have seen

James had three sandwiches. He _______________ very hungry. (be)

can't have been

Jack was in his office five minutes ago: he _______________ home already. (go)

can’t have gone