Past modal verbs of deduction

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Exercise 1

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Explanation

Exercise 1

Choose the correct option for each gap below.

1
Nobody knows exactly why he died. But we think it ____ been an accident.
2
I ____ revised more for the exam. I was lazy, and now I'll fail!
3
Sarah looked very happy. She ____ passed her driving test.
4
I didn't know you were going to Phil's party yesterday. You ____ told me!
5
I can't believe Jim hasn't arrived yet. He ____ taken the wrong train.
6
I can't believe Jim hasn't arrived yet. He ____ taken the right train.
7
You ____ been ill yesterday. Jessie saw you at the bowling alley.
8
I don't know where they went but they ____ gone to Paris or Marseille.
9
You ____ paid more attention. Now we are lost.
10
The window was broken, so the thieves ____ got in through that window.