Quiz on Speculation and Wishes

What is the correct modal verb for speculation?

• Can’t have

• Might have

• Must have

• All of the above

Which sentence shows speculation about the past?

• I am sure she’s home.

• She must have forgotten her phone.

• He is always late.

• I will go tomorrow.

Complete the sentence: He ____ been at the party because I didn’t see him.

• must

• can’t have

• could have

• should have

What does "might have" express?

• Certainty

• Possibility

• Obligation

• Regret

Choose the correct sentence:

• She might has gone home.

• She might have gone home.

• She might have goes home.

• She must of gone home.

Which modal verb expresses strong certainty?

• Might have

• Could have

• Must have

• Can’t have

Identify the incorrect sentence:

• He must have studied hard for the test.

• They can’t have seen her leave.

• We might have been too late.

• She should has finished already.

Complete the sentence: He ____ taken your book by mistake.

• might have

• must of

• could have

• both a and c

What does "can’t have" express?

• Possibility

• Certainty something didn’t happen

• Regret

• Necessity

Which phrase shows a deduction about the past?

• It must have rained last night.

• It will rain tomorrow.

• She can’t be at school now.

• He could be working late.