MODAL VERBS IN PAST

Front

A: Who's that woman over there?
B: I'm not sure. It _____ be Angelica from Germany. Let's say hello.

Back

could

Front

One of them _____ be from Italy as they're speaking Italian

Back

must

Front

Where's Marco Ranzoni? I'm not sure. He _____ at the hotel.

Back

may be

Front

He ____ be on the phone somewhere. He always seems to be on his mobile.

Back

will

Front

I'm not sure, but try asking at reception. Someone there _____ .

Back

may know

Front

Oh no! He _____ have missed his flight.

Back

must

Front

Who can I speak to about your leadership training programme? That _____ be handled by our HR department. They usually organise all the training courses.

Back

should

Front

That _____ have been my boss. She's quite short.

Back

can't

Front

B: There _____ a good reason.

Back

must have been

Front

What about the Arc Ltd invoice? We _____ it yet because there's no database entry. Can you call Arc Ltd?

Back

can't have received