MODALS OF DEDUCTION IN PAST

I am sure he was here. I saw his car in front of the building.

He (a)   been here.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Where is James? He should already be here, shouldn't he?

B: Yes, he should but I don't know why he isn't here - he__________missed the bus.

• must have

• might have

• must not have

• might not have

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I'm not sure if I passed the exam. I don't feel very sure that I passed.

I (a)   passed the exam.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Last summer I took four exams and failed them all!

- You__________________ been very disappointed.

• mustn't have

• might have

• may have

• must have

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

She speaks excellent French. I'm sure she's lived in Paris for a long time.

She (a)   lived in Paris for a long time.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Their plane was delayed and they had to wait 36 hours in the airport.

B: They (a)   been very happy with the airline.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Someone told me that Mark was in Mexico last week, but I saw him here so he (a)   been in Mexico.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I saw John yesterday - he looked very pleased with himself. He didn't say why but I think he got that job he applied for. He (a)   got that job he applied for.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

They gave me very little time to do the job. It's possible I'd have finished if I'd worked all night, but I'm not sure.

They gave me very little time to do the job. I (a)   finished if I'd worked all night, but I'm not sure.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

We agreed to meet yesterday but when I got there I didn't see him. He____________________ waiting elsewhere.

• might have / may have

• must have/ should have

• have to have/ would have

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B