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Modals in the Past - Speculation and Deduction

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Refugees _________ imagined the hardships they would face when fleeing their home country.

a)

can't have

b)

could had

2.

The government _________ implemented a more efficient process for naturalization to reduce delays. However, they weren't aware of the increasing in immigration.

a)

could have

b)

must have

3.

Many skilled workers __________ considered staying in their home countries if there were more opportunities.

a)

can't have

b)

may have

4.

Immigrants __________ felt relieved when they received their citizenship after years of waiting.

a)

can't have

b)

must have

5.

Refugees who fled their homeland because of war __________ faced dangerous journeys to reach a safer country.

a)

might have

b)

can't have

6.

Refugees __________ settled in a different country if they had more information about asylum processes.

a)

could have

b)

can't have

7.

She __________ completed her naturalization process so quickly; it usually takes years.

a)

must have

b)

can't have

8.

The government ____________ known about the negative impacts of brain drain on the healthcare system since it was prepared for this situation.

a)

must have

b)

can't have

9.

Immigrants ___________ faced discrimination during their attempts to integrate into society.

a)

may have

b)

can't had

10.

The host country _________ benefited from the skills and talents of incoming refugees.

a)

can't have

b)

could have

11.

The local community __________ welcomed refugees more openly if they understood their plight better.

a)

might have

b)

can't have

12.

Skilled professionals _________ easily left their home countries without a compelling reason.

a)

can't have

b)

must have

13.

There _________ been a misunderstanding regarding the criteria for naturalization since the people who required it shouldn't have been excluded that easily.

a)

couldn't have

b)

may have

14.

Immigrants _________ chosen to move to a different country if the laws were more favorable to them.

a)

might have

b)

can't have

15.

He __________ felt a sense of accomplishment when he finally became a citizen.

a)

must have

b)

might not have

16.

Refugees __________ felt completely safe in temporary camps; conditions were often harsh.

a)

can't have

b)

must have

17.

She ________ passed the citizenship test without studying hard since it's known to be difficult.

a)

must have

b)

can't have

18.

Some countries __________ felt overwhelmed by the highest number of naturalization applications ever.

a)

can't have

b)

must have

19.

The community __________ been more supportive if they were better informed about immigration benefits.

a)

can't have

b)

might have

20.

The government _________ foreseen the social challenges related to integrating refugees since its immigration policy is amazing.

a)

can't have

b)

must have