Modals: Present and Past Deductions

A: I don't hear any sound coming from your neighbor's flat. B: Their dog is on the balcony.

• They must be on a long vacation.

• They can't be on a long vacation.

• They could be on a long vacation.

• They might be on a long vacation.

I had to wait 45 minutes for a bus yesterday. There ................................ been an accident or maybe a strike.

• might have

• can`t have

• must have

John_____________ have gone on holiday. I saw him this morning downtown.

• can`t

• can

• could

sarah looks really pleased with herself. She ____________ passed her driving test this morning.

• may have

• might have

• must have

• can't have

Perhaps Elena is in her office.

• She must be in her office

• She might be in her office

• She can't be in her office

Congratulations on passing your exam! You _______ very pleased! (I'm sure!)

• can't be

• must be

• might be

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

The restaurant _______ be very good. It's ALWAYS full of people.

• must

• can't

• could

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

The restaurant _______ be very good. It's always EMPTY.

• must

• might

• can't

Bill and Sue go on holiday very often, so they _______ be short of money. (it's IMPOSSIBLE!)

• must

• might

• can't

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

That ……………………………….. (be) Sean. Noone else walks in such a silly way.

• must been

• must be

• might be

• can't have been