Perfect Modals Quiz
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I’m not sure. He ______ had an argument with his wife.
A. must have
B. may have
C. mightn’t have
D. should have
You _______ studied harder for the test.
A. Might have
B. Should have
C. Could have
D. Must have
What a great day! I ________________ (ask) for more.
A. couldn’t have asked
B. must have asked
C. may have asked
D. should have asked
Detective, my son ___(not / steal) that car last Sunday afternoon. He was getting married at that time in front of 200 guests!
A. couldn’t have stolen
B. shouldn’t have stolen
C. may not have stolen
Choose a possible reason (perfect modals): “Jose is late for dinner”
A. He is stuck in traffic
B. He might have gotten stuck in traffic
C. He forgot the dinner
You __ gone to Dan’s party – it was fantastic!
A. must have
B. should have
C. would have
Patty ____________been at the mall last night. She was out of town visiting her mother.
A. couldn’t have
B. must have
C. mustn’t have
D. could have
She _______ known about the surprise party.
A. Must have
B. Might have
C. Could have
D. Should have
Who broke the big vase in the back office?
It __ (be) Brian – he’s very clumsy.
_
A. should have been
B. ought to have been
C. might have been
I’m not sure where the boss went this morning. He __ (go) to our other branch office in Glendale.
A. may have gone
B. should have gone
C. would have gone
Which perfect modal indicates a logical conclusion about a past event?
A. May have
B. Could have
C. Should have
D. Must have
He _______ gone to the doctor when he felt sick.
A. Should have
B. Must have
C. Might have
D. Could have
I _______burned my finger. I ______been playing with the lighter.
A. shouldn’t have – could have
B. might have – shouldn’t have
C. couldn’t have – should have
D. could have – shouldn’t have
You _______ told me you were coming.
A. Should have
B. Must have
C. Might have
D. Could have
Oh no! My phone isn’t in my bag. I __ left it on the train.
A. can have
B. might have
C. should have
Which perfect modal is used to express a recommendation that was not followed?
A. Might have
B. Could have
C. Should have
D. May have
Which perfect modal is used to express that something was possible but did not happen?
A. May have
B. Should have
C. Could have
D. Must have
Uh-oh, you broke Dad’s favorite pool cue. You __ (not / do) that – you’re going to be in big trouble.
A. may not have done
B. must not have done
C. shouldn’t have done
He _______________ (finish) a 500-page book in a single day!
A. must have finished
B. could have finished
C. can’t have finished
D. should have finished
Which perfect modal suggests a possible action that did not happen?
A. Must have
B. Could have
C. Ought to have
D. Should have
You did well on the exams. You _____________ (study) a lot.
A. shouldn’t have studied
B. needn’t have studied
C. can’t have studied
D. must have studied
I think they __ got lost – surely they’d be here by now!
A. can have
B. should have
C. must have
Which perfect modal expresses regret or criticism about a past action?
A. Could have
B. Must have
C. Should have
D. May have
He _______ left his keys at home.
A. Might have
B. Must have
C. Should have
D. Can’t have
She ___been a lawyer but she decided to study accountancy instead.
A. could have
B. may have
C. should have