WorksheetsModal verbs speculation and deduction
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 16mins
The passengers .......... scared!
must have been
must has been
might have was
couldn't have be
I think the planes .... very low to avoid radar signals.
must have fly
might have flew
may have flown
can't has flown
The police couldn't ..... done more to uncover the mystery behind this tragedy.
to have
to had
had
have
She ...... a lot to get there! You need to work hard to be successful.
couldn't have struggle
must have struggled
must has struggled
should have struggle
Kennedy's family must ..... a lot of pain.
have suffered
has suffered
have suffer
suffered
Nixon might have ...... under a lot of pressure!
be
were
been
to be
Of course John isn't here today. He spent the whole night dancing. He ___ be at home with a serious foot ache.
can't
must
may
should
You ___ possibly be tired. You've just woken up.
can't
could
must
should
Your mother ___ be a great cook. You are always so keen to get back home to eat!
can't
might
must
can
I don't know why I am so tired these days. I ___ be working too hard. Or maybe I am not sleeping too well.
can't
might
must
should
Do you know where Carl is? He ___ be out - his car keys are on the table.
can't
might
must
may
You seem to know everything about the theatre. You ___ go every week.
can
must
might
can't
Oh, the phone is ringing. Answer it. It ___ be Kate. She always rings at this time.
can't
might
must
can
