FCE Modal Verbs (Logical Assumptions / Deductions)

Which of these modal verbs fits the best for the sentence below?

They __________ gone to the party last night. They were having a dinner with me yesterday.

• mustn't have

• can't have

• couldn't have

Which of these modal verbs fits the best for the sentence below?

They _______________ done something terrible to be expelled from school.

• must

• could have

• must have

• can't have

Which of these modal verbs fits the best for the sentence below?

He_______________ signed up for the football team; he hates sports.

• couldn't have

• couldn't

• must have

• could have

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

You can't ___ (see) Joe in town at noon – he was at home with me.

Choose the correct option.

I'm not sure if you are right. You _____ have made a mistake.

• could

• should

• might

• must

Complete the second sentence using the word in capitals so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Do not change the word in capitals.

I'm sure Jack lived in China as a child. MUST

Jack _____ in China as a child.

Choose the correct option.

They _____ have visited that museum. It's closed.

• might not

• mustn't

• shouldn't

• couldn't

Complete the second sentence using the word in capitals so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Do not change the word in capitals.

I'm certain that animal is a jaguar – look how fast it can run! MUST

That animal _____________a jaguar – look how fast it can run!

Complete the sentence with an appropriate modal structure and the verb in brackets.

He is not answering his phone. He ________ since it's weekend. (sleep)