Modals with multiple uses

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

A: Kimberly didn’t come to the party last night. I wonder why.

B: I’m not sure. ──────── been sick, I guess.

• She could have

• should have

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

A: Where’s my umbrella? It was right here by the door.

B: Oh, I’m sorry, Paul. My sister ───── taken it.

• must have

• couldn’t have

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

A: I got a terrible cramp in my leg while I was jogging yesterday.

B: Hmm. You ───── done your stretches properly first.

• must not have

• May have

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

A: I had to ask Natalie twice to turn down the TV.

B: She ───── heard you the first time.

• might not have

• Must have

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

A: They said the meeting was at 7:30, but it had already started when I got there.

B: They told me 7:00. You ────── told the wrong time.

• You can’t have

• Must have been

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

A: Marnie wasn’t at work yesterday. Was she sick?

B: Well, she ──── been too sick. I saw her at the park.

• couldn’t have

• must have

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

A: I only used your camera to take a few pictures. I don’t see why you’re so upset.

B: Well, you ────── been using it without my permission.

• couldn’t have

• shouldn’t have

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

A: Sorry I’m late. We were playing baseball, and I didn’t notice the time.

B: You ───── been doing that. It’s been dark for an hour!

• may not have

• couldn’t have