CAE Past Modals Homework

Choose the correct option.

Nobody knows exactly why he died. But we think it ________ been an accident.

• might have

• should have

• can have

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct option.

I ________ revised more for the exam. I was lazy, and now I'll fail!

• might have

• should have

• could have

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct option.

Sarah looked very happy. She ________ passed her driving test.

• must have

• should have

• can't have

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct option.

I didn't know you were going to Phil's party yesterday. You ________ told me!

• must have

• should have

• can't have

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct option.

I can't believe Jim hasn't arrived yet. He ________ taken the wrong train.

• can have

• must have

• should have

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct option.

I can't believe Jim hasn't arrived yet. He ________ taken the correct train.

• mustn't have

• can't have

• shouldn't have

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct option.

I don't know where they went but they ________ gone to Paris or Marseille.

• must have

• can have

• could have

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Make the correct past modal form (could / would / should + have + past participle)

We ________ (invite) so many people to our party! I'm worried that we won't have enough room for everyone.

(past negative advice / regret)

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Make the correct past modal form (could / would / should + have + past participle)

I ________ (start) saving money years ago!

(past advice / regret)

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Make the correct past modal form (could / would / should + have + past participle)

I ______ (buy) bread but I didn't know we needed it. (past possibility)

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B