Speculation with Modal Verbs Quiz
Preview:
Complete the sentence: He _______ be at home by now, it’s already 10 pm.
A. can’t
B. shouldn’t
C. must
Complete the sentence: He _______ have been the one who fixed the issue, he’s the only one who knows how to do it.
A. could
B. might
C. will
D. must
Complete the sentence: He _______ be the one who took my pen, he’s the only one who was in the room.
A. could
B. might
C. will
D. must
Select the right option for past speculation: He _______ missed the bus, that’s why he’s late.
A. can
B. must have
C. might
D. should have
Choose the correct option: They _______ have finished their lunch, their plates are empty.
A. can’t
B. might
C. shouldn’t
D. must
Your mother ….. be a great cook. You are always so keen to get back home to eat!
A. can’t
B. might
C. must
Don’t buy those cheap DVDs. They … be illegal copies.
A. could
B. must
C. can’t
Fill in the blank with the appropriate modal verb: They _______ be at the park, I saw their car parked there.
A. must
B. can’t have
C. should
He … like football, but I can’t remember.
A. can’t
B. may
C. must
Choose the correct option: He _______ have finished his dinner, his plate is empty.
A. can
B. might
C. should
D. must
He….be American. He doesn’t speak English.
A. can’t
B. must
C. might
What’s that noise? I’m not sure, it …. be the dog.
A. must
B. could
C. can’t
You haven’t eaten all day. You …. be hungry.
A. can’t
B. must
C. may
Complete the sentence: She _______ have finished her homework by now, she’s been studying all day.
A. can
B. must
C. might
D. could
The police … suspect Tom. He’s never committed a crime!
A. might
B. could
C. can’t
Choose the correct option for past speculation: She _______ forgotten her keys at the office.
A. should have
B. will have
C. might have