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Modals with multiple uses

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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.

a)

She could have

b)

should have

2.

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.

a)

must have

b)

couldn’t have

3.

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.

a)

must not have

b)

May have

4.

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.

a)

might not have

b)

Must have

5.

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.

a)

You can’t have

b)

Must have been

6.

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.

a)

couldn’t have

b)

must have

7.

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.

a)

couldn’t have

b)

shouldn’t have

8.

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!

a)

may not have

b)

couldn’t have